Jeffrey  Barkstall

Jeffrey Barkstall

GRI, SRS

License #: 475.128819

Heartland Real Estate Of Central Illinois, Inc.

Mobile:
217.637.0374
Office:
217.352.4288 ext. 54
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Refinancing at the Forefront of Mortgage Origination as Rates Come Down

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - 4 hours 13 min ago

While mortgage originations remain constrained due to affordability concerns, refinancing is driving increased activity as mortgage rates have come down from record highs to near 6%, according to the latest data from ATTOM. ATTOM’s Mortgage Origination Report for Q4 2025 found that 1.72 million mortgages secured by residential property were issued, a 6% decrease from…

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Brokerage Execs Parse NAR Annual Report

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - 4 hours 53 min ago

When a company’s annual report appears not long after some sort of upheaval, it’s natural that it would be inhaled by the industry’s masses like a New York Times best-seller. Such is the case for the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) 2025 Annual Report after the now famous Sitzer-Burnett trial outcome in late 2023, along…

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Inflation Hits New Lows as 2026 Outlook Brightens

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - 4 hours 58 min ago

January appears to be looking up in terms of inflation as the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics saw the Consumer Price Index (CPI) hit a low for both inflation and core inflation. The CPI for January saw a 0.2% increase in the all items index, landing annual inflation at 2.4%. This is…

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Highlights from Week 3 of the Alexander brothers’ trial

USA Real Estate News-Inman - 4 hours 59 min ago
Week three of the trial featured testimonies of alleged victims as well as a woman who claimed that she had witnessed two of the brothers raping a woman in the Hamptons.

What to do when it takes longer to sell your listings: Now Streaming

USA Real Estate News-Inman - 5 hours 23 min ago
Coach Darryl Davis walks you step-by-step through pricing, showing feedback and managing client expectations effectively.

Top DOJ Antitrust Enforcer Out, With Real Estate Issues Still Simmering

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - 5 hours 33 min ago

Assistant Attorney General Gail Slater, who was overseeing the long-suffering Department of Justice (DOJ) investigation into the National Association of Realtors® (NAR), announced on social media yesterday that she would be resigning from the position, effective immediately. “It is with great sadness and abiding hope that I leave my role as (assistant attorney general) for…

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Sagent names ex-Mr. Cooper tech chief Sridhar Sharma president

USA Real Estate News-Inman - 6 hours 2 min ago
The former Mr. Cooper tech executive is set to accelerate the expansion of Sagent's AI-driven mortgage servicing platform.

Listing ban on, affordability, marketing shifts: Inman Top 5

USA Real Estate News-Inman - 6 hours 21 min ago
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers.

Zacks analyst: Zillow earnings suggest 2026 market to be a ‘bust’

USA Real Estate News-Inman - 6 hours 24 min ago
Based in part on comments from Zillow executives this week, the housing analyst casts a bearish outlook for the housing market in 2026.

James Harris wants Breezy to be the agent’s daily operating system

USA Real Estate News-Inman - 7 hours 47 min ago
James Harris’ Breezy platform promises to simplify real estate workflows by replacing scattered tools with a unified AI system.

How this broker consistently dominates his market while running a 1,500-agent affiliate

USA Real Estate News-Inman - 13 hours 9 min ago
Paul Benson of Engel & Völkers Gestalt Group said relentless marketing, extreme responsiveness and maintaining a deep knowledge of his local market have helped him succeed in sales while leading a substantial affiliate across several states.
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