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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Why the Federal Reserve won’t bend to ‘THE TRUMP RULE’ in 2026

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2025-12-24 09:00
The next Fed chair may be more receptive to the president's calls for rate cuts, but they'll have to convince other central bank policymakers to give up their independence.

How 2 friends created 1 of the top women-led teams in New York City

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2025-12-24 04:35
Through long-term planning, persistence and good relationships, Alli Chiaramonte and Tania Friedland of the ATelier Team have created a high-powered small team climbing its way to the top of NYC's luxury market.

Elevate your marketing, and make it a strategic component to growth

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2025-12-24 04:30
Real estate marketing isn’t just tactical, marketing expert Cara Tachibana writes. Learn how a strategic brand approach drives growth and agent adoption as she walks through her brokerage's marketing makeover.

Top 25 things real estate agents REALLY want for Christmas 2025

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2025-12-24 04:00
From lumps of coal to listing wars, Carl Medford lists the things everyone in the real estate world is looking for on Christmas morning.

WATCH: How AI will transform real estate (faster than you think)

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2025-12-24 04:00
Biju Ashokan, CEO of Radius Agent, dives into what AI will replace, what it won’t and how agents can protect their future by leaning into the tech — not running from it.

Spread cheer: How brokerages are giving back this holiday season

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2025-12-24 04:00
Whether through coat and toy drives, donations or other charitable events, real estate firms across the U.S. and Canada shared with Inman the myriad ways they give back to their communities.

Stop trying to be all things to all people as a real estate agent

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2025-12-24 04:00
Find out how this Hamptons agent balances a demanding business with real downtime and how that shapes his approach to his professional and personal lives.

Tackling Homeownership Challenges: Strategies for Helping Buyers Get Into Homes

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Tue, 2025-12-23 13:31

Above, top row from left, Athena Peterson and Koby Bishop; bottom row from left, Alisha Collins and Debra Beagle As housing demand and prices increase, financial obstacles can make homeownership feel out of reach for today’s homebuyers. But as a trusted real estate professional, there are several steps you can advise them on to help…

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When Giants Move, Everyone Feels It

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Tue, 2025-12-23 12:37

Around 7:14 a.m. on a random Thursday, someone in nearly every brokerage office, group chat, or Slack channel sends the same message: “Did you see the news?” Another merger. Another acquisition. Another domino in a consolidation cycle that’s starting to feel less like a phase and more like the industry’s new operating system. The headlines…

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Consumer Confidence Dips Lower to Close out 2025

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Tue, 2025-12-23 12:14

As a new year comes up around the corner, how are consumers feeling about the economy as this year ends? The latest monthly Consumer Confidence Index update, assembled by The Conference Board, found that confidence was down in December. The November Consumer Confidence Index, which was reported at the time as a sharp drop, saw…

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The $92M real estate lesson Jake Paul taught us from the boxing ring

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Tue, 2025-12-23 12:08
In real estate, attention is currency, Josh Ries writes. If you want to close more deals in 2026, you have to start by getting in front of more people.

How to Diversify Your Skill Set to Build a Market-Resistant Business

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Tue, 2025-12-23 11:56

Above, top row from left, Corey McCloskey and Rei Mesa; bottom row from left, Sheena Saydam and Brooke Sines When times get tough, the tough get creative. As the real estate market and overall economy continue to evolve, honing your skills in areas like niche real estate, property management or investing are just a few…

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Diane Keaton, House Flipper and Renovator

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Tue, 2025-12-23 11:15

(Photo by Gilbert Flores/WWD via Getty Images) The late Diane Keaton’s Los Angeles, California, house has hit the market for $27 million. The storied superstar actress, who died in October, herself renovated the Sullivan Canyon property (found at 13215 Riviera Ranch Road in LA), and it was far from the only house she made over…

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Compass, NWMLS Spar Over Discovery as Antitrust Case Intensifies

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Tue, 2025-12-23 10:59

Compass and Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) are locked in a heated discovery dispute as the real estate giant’s antitrust lawsuit against the regional MLS moves forward, according to recent court filings.   The lawsuit, filed by Compass back in the spring, alleges that NWMLS leveraged its rules to undermine Compass’s private listing-focused strategy. NWMLS has…

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The last deal of 2025: What it takes to close during the holidays

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Tue, 2025-12-23 10:38
If you’re racing the calendar to get to the closing table before year-end, take a tip from these agents who are still working right up through New Year’s Eve.
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