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 top 10 moments that rocked the portal world in 2025

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2025-12-31 05:00
Mergers and acquisitions, antitrust lawsuits, listing bans and the potential entry of a new portal competitor ruled 2025. Here's a look back at the top moments.

More AI? A big recovery? Real estate heavyweights predict 2026

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2025-12-31 04:45
Leaders including eXp's Leo Pareja, REMAX's Erik Carlson and top-selling agent Ben Caballero envision more tech, more change and perhaps a mixed recovery next year.

He’s been at the MBA and Fannie Mae. Here’s who he thinks has the better 2026 mortgage forecast

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2025-12-31 04:45
Economist Doug Duncan weighs in on the challenges facing economic forecasters today, cutbacks in economic reports produced by Fannie and Freddie, Fed independence, and more.

26 New Year’s resolutions to repair your real estate business in 2026

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2025-12-31 04:00
2025 nearly broke the industry. Contributor Rachael Hite has 26 recommendations to clear your slate and repair what's broken. (Some agents will absolutely hate No. 15.)

Stop treating your goals like January window dressing

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2025-12-31 04:00
Blend vision boards with business plans to develop the accountability system you really need as you move into the new year, Lori Muller writes.

Lighten up: How this agent leans into the joy of real estate

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2025-12-31 04:00
Learn how Barbato's previous professional experience as an architect informs the scope of his real estate career and how he learned to lead with joy.

FHFA Shaves Affordable Housing Goals for Fannie and Freddie

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Tue, 2025-12-30 13:41

As part of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) overseeing the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the FHFA is required to set annually updated benchmark goals for how the GSEs’ mortgage purchases will help contribute to affordable housing for lower-income households.  On Tuesday, December 23, the FHFA set its enterprise benchmark housing…

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Average Time Saving for a Down Payment Now Seven Years: Realtor.com

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Tue, 2025-12-30 13:39

A down payment on a home is a crucial part of the financial hurdle that homebuyers need to pass before they can think of closing, but in the current market, how long of a wait is that? According to the latest report from Realtor.com®, the current average for saving for a down payment on a…

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