Barbara Heise's Blog

Veterans Day 11-11-11 On Veterans Day and Memorial Day I can't stop thinking about my dad.  He was in the Pacific Theater in WWII and came back unrecognizable by his family.  His stories were heart breaking but the two that stick with me the most are that he slept in the jungle for 18 consecutive...

Buy vs Rent         Many factors weigh into your decision to buy vs rent.  This interactive calculator from the New York Times may help take some of the guess work out of the decision. So many fears these days are delaying many of us from going forward with our dreams, goals and basic quality of ...

Dramatic Architectural Features in this Townhome Just Listed For Rent or Sale in Skinker-Debaliviere in St. Louis City MO 63112     The original renovation of this contemporary townhome located in the Skinker-Debaliviere neighborhood in St. Louis MO took place about 40 years ago and was ahead of ...

"You have to be run by ideas, not heirarchy."  Steve Jobs What has happened to the ideas and dreams for many Americans?  Are we as consumers scared away from our ideas of the perfect life and the American Dream of homeownership by banks and the media?How do we get our mojo back as consumers in St...

Rate our trendy amenities:  walkability, not-so-big, light, kitchen, etc "When they have a choice, people will always gravitate to those rooms which have light on two sides..."  So says Christopher Alexander renowned architect and professor emeritus at University of California Berkley.So let's ta...