Jeffrey  Barkstall

Jeffrey Barkstall

GRI, SRS

License #: 475.128819

Heartland Real Estate Of Central Illinois, Inc.

Mobile:
217.637.0374
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217.352.4288 ext. 54
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The consumer education opportunity most real estate agents are missing

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Tue, 2026-05-26 14:12
In their newest “True Crimes” podcast, Summer Goralik and Troy Palmquist examine a decades-old fraud case that illustrates why agents should educate clients about deed fraud and transaction safety to build strong long-term relationships.

PropStream to Attend InvestHer 2026 in Scottsdale

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Tue, 2026-05-26 13:46

Data and marketing firm PropStream has announced its attendance at InvestHer Con 2026 June 14-16 in Scottsdale, Arizona. According to a release, the event offers a curated experience for female real estate investors to learn actionable tips on scaling their businesses on their own terms. To help prepare for real investing challenges, example scenarios will…

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4 massive opportunities most real estate agents will miss in the months ahead

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Tue, 2026-05-26 13:34
Consumers still need trust, leadership and guidance through major life decisions, coach Verl Workman writes. Real estate agents who understand that can create momentum now.

Consumer Confidence Dips in Shadow of Iran War

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Tue, 2026-05-26 12:45

Consumers’ view of the U.S. economy has been shaped by the ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran, which has boosted inflation in large part due to rising energy prices. The uncertain timeline for an end to the conflict has in turn led to an uncertain economic outlook, including by those at the Federal Reserve.…

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COURT REPORT: MRED Restores Listing Feed to Zillow’s Chicagoland Area

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Tue, 2026-05-26 12:43

Editor’s note: The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around real estate. Zillow regains Chicagoland’s listing feed after court order On Friday, May 22, Judge John Tharp ordered MRED to continue feeding Zillow listings after Zillow filed a temporary restraining order against the MLS the…

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S&P report dashes hope that 2026 will be a ‘rebound’ year

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Tue, 2026-05-26 11:23
The S&P Cotality Case-Shiller Indices slowed again in March, as annual home prices in "more than half" of the 20 largest markets declined.

El Niño forecast puts home prep back on agents’ radars

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Tue, 2026-05-26 11:10
NOAA has issued an El Niño Watch, putting the odds of the pattern emerging at 82 percent by summer, and 96 percent through winter.

‘We’re collateral damage’ in Zillow vs. MRED fight: Top Chicago broker

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Tue, 2026-05-26 11:02
In this episode of Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered, MRED board member and top broker Tommy Choi unpacks what’s really happening in Chicago.

Howard Hanna launches Luxury Circle and signals NYC ambitions

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Tue, 2026-05-26 09:52
Howard Hanna has launched an invite-only luxury network for fewer than 200 of its 15,000 agents. Here's how the program works and why the firm chose NYC's Billionaires' Row to make its case.

Millions of HOAs may be swept up in money laundering law

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Tue, 2026-05-26 09:25
The Community Associations Institute has filed an amicus brief arguing the Corporate Transparency Act was never meant to reach the nonprofit, volunteer-led boards governing 373,000 community associations.
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