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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The world is an uncertain place. Mauricio Umansky is focused on growth and survival

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Fri, 2026-01-23 04:55
Ahead of his appearance at Inman Connect New York, The Agency CEO discussed mergers and acquisitions, NAR, and global uncertainty.

Stop trying to ‘scale’: Why revenue ‘stacking’ is the strategy you need

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Fri, 2026-01-23 04:00
The industry is obsessed with "scaling," but the term has become a vague placeholder. Instead, Zac Kennedy writes, we should embrace the “stacking” method.

Showing up, being relevant in an AI age: A new era for real estate SEO

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Thu, 2026-01-22 22:43
Firms winning in the AI age are intentionally choosing tools and strategies that directly support their position as the local authority, Chris Morrison writes.

5 rental metrics smart agents track to maximize NOI

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Thu, 2026-01-22 21:41
Smart agents, particularly those who also own rental property, are layering rental performance data on top of traditional pricing analysis to guide better decisions and protect net operating income.

Asset vs. income: Why most businesses don’t compound 

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Thu, 2026-01-22 19:38
Self-employment can be a rational and rewarding choice, Nick Schlekeway writes, but it should not be mistaken for building an asset that compounds.

7 daily habits that keep a real estate pipeline full — in any market

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Thu, 2026-01-22 17:37
Implement these habits into your daily routine, coach Darryl Davis writes. Your pipeline won’t fill overnight, but it will fill quietly and repeatedly through consistent action.

Humaniz to launch AI-driven real estate agent recruiting platform

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Thu, 2026-01-22 16:03
Humaniz is betting on AI and proprietary data to reinvent real estate recruiting, breaking the industry’s dependence on MLS-based agent records.

The Alexander brothers are headed to trial. Catch up on the latest

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Thu, 2026-01-22 15:58
For those who didn't catch all the coverage since allegations first surfaced against them in spring 2024 — or for those who simply need a refresher — these are the key points to keep in mind as the Alexander brothers' trial starts on Monday.

A Change of Pace: The Top States People Move to When They Retire

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Thu, 2026-01-22 15:41

People across the country look forward to retirement—not just as a break from the daily routine of work, but as a chance to embrace a new lifestyle. For many, that means moving to a new place for a change of pace. United Van Lines’ study of movers in 2025 found that 13.86% of people who…

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The merger’s done. Now what? Take the Intel Index survey today

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Thu, 2026-01-22 15:06
Each month, hundreds of real estate agents, brokers, executives and investors contribute to one of real estate's most ambitious monthly efforts to document changes to the industry. Add your insights. Take the survey.

HUD Secretary Faces Congressional Scrutiny Over Housing Policies and Investor Purchases

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Thu, 2026-01-22 14:50

Testifying before Congress Jan. 21, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Scott Turner was questioned before the House Financial Services Committee on his oversight of HUD and the Federal Housing Administration, with a large focus on affordable housing and President Donald Trump’s executive order banning institutional investors. Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) opened the hearing…

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