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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Report: Homeownership First, Then Marriage, Kids and Job Changes

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Mon, 2025-11-10 12:53

According to Coldwell Banker’s 2025 American Dream Report, 71% of aspiring homeowners are delaying at least one major life decision—getting married, having children and career changes—until they can afford to buy a home of their own. The numbers reveal that 18% are delaying marriage, 18% having children and 17% changing jobs or careers. More than…

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Lawsuit: Zillow ‘Fundamentally Cheating’ by Pressuring Agents to Use In-House Lender

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Mon, 2025-11-10 12:29

Zillow is facing a second proposed class-action lawsuit in as many months, as lawyers seeking to represent Zillow mortgage customers allege that referrals to Zillow Home Loans are a “coercive scheme,” violating RESPA and other state and federal laws. Filed late last week in federal district court in Washington, the lawsuit adds another angle to…

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Real estate has become lawsuit-happy, and it’s killing our credibility

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Mon, 2025-11-10 12:14
Real estate leaders can either keep fighting for control or start working to lift each other, and the industry, higher, Josh Ries writes.

Preserving Independence: Protecting Real Estate Professionals’ Right to Work Flexibly

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Mon, 2025-11-10 11:24

Independent work plays a significant role in the global economy, especially in the real estate industry in the United States. Protecting the ability of real estate professionals to be classified as independent contractors remains a priority for the National Association of Realtors® (NAR), given that 89% of real estate agents are currently classified as independent…

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Zillow hit with new class-action suit over alleged broker kickbacks

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Mon, 2025-11-10 11:11
The lawsuit alleges that Zillow policies requiring Premier Agents to meet pre-approval quotas related to Zillow Home Loans "as a condition for maintaining access to these high-value leads" led to steering of consumers.

LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance Installs 2026 President

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Mon, 2025-11-10 11:09

The LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance has announced the installation of Tommie Wehrle—a Learning Consultant for Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate—as the 2026 president. In addition, Richard Woods will serve in 2026 as first vice president and will be the 2027 president. Austin Rowe was elected as the 2026 second vice president (president in 2028)…

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National Association of Realtors® Appoints First-Ever Chief Data Officer

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Mon, 2025-11-10 10:52

The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) announced the appointment of David Conroy as its first-ever chief data officer and senior vice president of Strategy and Innovation in its ongoing digital transformation, reinforcing its commitment to leveraging technology to enhance member value, according to a release. In this role, Conroy will guide enterprise-wide data strategy, unify…

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Finish 2025 strong by checking these 10 to-dos off your list

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Mon, 2025-11-10 10:00
Lori Muller provides 10 steps you can take right now to close out Q4 with momentum and enter 2026 prepared, positioned and powerful.
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