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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AI is gaining converts in real estate marketing, but not everyone is a true believer (yet)

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Thu, 2026-01-15 10:15
After years of hype and pilot programs, 2025 may have marked a tipping point for artificial intelligence in real estate marketing — but it depends on who you ask.

Redfin’s Kelman on listing access: ‘You shouldn’t have to know the secret handshake’

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Thu, 2026-01-15 04:00
INMAN EXCLUSIVE: Court documents shed light on Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman's unique view of private listings — a position that landed somewhere between Compass and Zillow.

In the flight to quality, be the destination: What the most productive agents know

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Thu, 2026-01-15 03:32
Coldwell Banker Realty President and CEO Kamini Lane shares insights on tech, mindset and more to set you up for success in 2026.

Trump’s proposed institutional investor ban is not a real solution

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2026-01-14 20:00
Although Trump is attempting to respond to legitimate frustrations in the housing market, the proposed ban won't increase supply, Derek Carlson writes.

Zillow, Redfin ask judge to throw out federal lawsuit over $100M partnership

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2026-01-14 18:33
The two portals say the syndication agreement they struck last year provides advantages for both renters searching for homes and property managers looking to lease buildings.

Real estate’s ‘Moneyball’ moment: 5 reasons new agents have the edge in 2026

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2026-01-14 17:35
Broker Zac Kennedy shares why 2026 is the year new real estate agents win big by trading flash for fundamentals.

MLS to AI: The real estate acronym decoder every agent needs in 2026

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2026-01-14 17:00
Contributor and COO Holly Brink has the ultimate guide to decode the lingo of business for new and seasoned agents.

Mortgage Applications Beat Winter Slump, Soar 28%

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Wed, 2026-01-14 14:46

Beating the expectations of a typical quiet winter season for the housing market, mortgage applications shot up by a whopping 28.5% from one week earlier, according to the latest data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA). The MBA’s latest Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey found that the Market Composite Index—a measure of mortgage loan application volume—grew…

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