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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Real estate is more than a job. It’s a calling: Lesson Learned

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Fri, 2025-10-24 03:08
Learn how Connecticut agent Danielle McCain merges mindset and emotional intelligence to infuse meaning into her real estate business.

9 smart (and affordable) ways to generate real estate leads this fall

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Fri, 2025-10-24 03:00
Every agent can use these under-$100 strategies this fall, from coach Darryl Davis, to spark new conversations, grow their business and fill their pipeline — fast.

How to explain the pros and cons of AI for real estate

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Thu, 2025-10-23 22:00
As artificial intelligence remakes plans and processes, Carl Medford writes, it's important to be transparent about how you use it to serve real estate clients.

Real estate beats Wall Street: How agents become wealth advisors

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Thu, 2025-10-23 17:40
For decades, Wall Street has promoted stocks as the primary means of achieving retirement wealth. But the truth is, “average” stock returns rarely play out for everyday investors, says CFP and agent Jeff Sibel.

CRMLS, CoStar Renew Agreement; Legal Action Dismissed

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Thu, 2025-10-23 15:12

A lawsuit filed Oct. 21 in San Bernardino County, wherein REcore Solutions LLC—the vendor who provides licensing services for California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS) and other MLSs—claimed breach of contract relating to failed payment against Homes.com and its parent company CoStar Group, has been dismissed with prejudice, meaning CRMLS cannot file a new lawsuit…

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Hundreds of Weichert Associates Gather for Brand’s SPARK National Conference in Orlando

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Thu, 2025-10-23 14:17

Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. hosted hundreds of the brand’s brokers, owners and associates from offices across the United States and from international markets in Portugal and Aruba at its national conference, Weichert SPARK, Oct. 7-9 at Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Studios in Orlando. The event featured keynote presentations and opportunities for attendees…

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CoStar reaches agreement with CRMLS, keeping access to data

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Thu, 2025-10-23 14:12
Homes.com won't lose access to real estate listing data from the California Regional Multiple Listing Service after all.

North Carolina Brokerage ERA Live Moore Partners With Missouri Firm to Launch Edge Realty ERA Powered

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Thu, 2025-10-23 14:10

ERA Live Moore in North Carolina has announced a partnership with Missouri-based Edge Realty, which will now do business as Edge Realty ERA Powered. The brand says the investment marks a creative collaboration aimed at supporting Edge Realty’s growth opportunities in southeast Missouri while preserving its identity and leadership.  Both ERA Live Moore and Edge…

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Mortgage Rates Hit Lowest Level in Over a Year

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Thu, 2025-10-23 13:36

With mortgage rates continuing to decline–to their lowest point in over a year this week–refinance activity enters its sixth week at a high pace. According to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) released by Freddie Mac Thursday, the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) slid another eight basis points this week to 6.19% from last…

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5 Things That Could Lead to Buyer’s Remorse, and How to Avoid Them

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Thu, 2025-10-23 13:30

While homebuying remains one of the most prominent and desired milestones for Americans, sometimes people will have regrets about their choice. Experts from Highland Cabinetry explain five reasons that could lead to buyer’s remorse, highlighting the most common mistakes that agents should alert clients about in order to hopefully gain referrals and future business from…

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