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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Local Logic, Property Panorama integration provides market clarity

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2024-03-20 16:28
Local Logic and Property Panorama are working together to advance the way real estate agents present listings and services to the market.

Fed Holds Rates Steady But Indicates Three Rate Cuts in 2024. Here’s What That Could Mean for Housing

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Wed, 2024-03-20 15:37

The Fed left rates unchanged Wednesday but it did indicate it will cut rates three times before the end of the year. The central bank said it needs to see inflation move more sustainably toward its target 2% goal before initiating rate cuts. “Recent indicators suggest that economic activity has been expanding at a solid…

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Landlords pull plug on renter incentives ahead of spring

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2024-03-20 15:29
While incentives are still an integral part of the new-home market, they're falling out of popularity in the rental segment as demand — and competition — strengthens. The number of Zillow rental listings with concessions has struggled, going from 32.7 percent in December to 31.9 percent in January. The concession rate jumped 5.6 percent year over year to 32.2 percent in February; however, it marks the slowest annual growth pace since June 2023.

Trump son-in-law Kushner pursues overseas real estate deals

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2024-03-20 14:29
Jared Kushner, husband of Ivanka Trump, is pursuing deals in Albania and Serbia even as his father-in-law runs for president. Some observers say the situation raises red flags.

In ‘shocker’ of a vote, Chicago transfer tax hike headed for defeat

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2024-03-20 14:06
The key policy item for first-term Mayor Brandon Johnson would have raised an estimated $100 million through a tax hike on real estate sales.

Luxury Staging Trends and Tips for 2024

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Wed, 2024-03-20 14:03

We all know that luxury real estate trends ebb and flow based on numerous factors from the seasons to the state of the economy.  Equally, design preferences tend to fluctuate with some new fads occurring while other trends remain timeless. Today, design is all about individuality and creating experiences—gone are the days of formulaic interiors…

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Rising mortgage rates threaten to curtail spring homebuying

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2024-03-20 13:51
After two consecutive weeks of rising demand, applications for purchase mortgages dropped by a seasonally adjusted 1 percent last week compared to the week before, and 14 percent from a year ago.

Cory Vasquez Promoted to Co-President of Realty ONE Group Ahead of Vinnie Tracey’s Retirement

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Wed, 2024-03-20 13:48

Above, Cory Vasquez, left, and Vinnie Tracey Realty ONE Group International announced several high-level promotions Monday, including the promotion of Cory Vasquez, who will maintain her role as the company’s Chief Marketing Officer while moving into a co-president role alongside industry icon Vinnie Tracey. Tracey will work with Vasquez in a direct mentorship training role…

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What the Industry is Feeling and Saying About the NAR Settlement

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Wed, 2024-03-20 13:09

The real estate industry has been abuzz since NAR’s announcement of their settlement in their ongoing commission lawsuits last Friday. Conversations are spurning left and right about the decision: the terms, what they mean and how that will trickle down the industry. To break down the proposed settlement’s terms: buyer’s agent commissions will not be…

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Adapting to Emerging Trends

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Wed, 2024-03-20 12:18

Chris Raveis Co-President/President of Residential Sales William Raveis Real Estate, a member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® Shelton, Connecticut https://www.raveis.com Region served: Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, South Carolina and Vermont Years in real estate: Since 1993 Number of offices: 150 Number of agents: 4,500-plus Best advice…

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Biden Incorrectly Says NAR Sets Commissions, Banned Negotiations

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Wed, 2024-03-20 12:00

The lack of understanding around how real estate transactions work—and misunderstandings and misinformation regarding the recent National Association of REALTORS®’ (NAR) settlement agreement—goes all the way to the top. In a campaign event yesterday, President Joe Biden, while speaking on housing affordability, incorrectly stated to thousands of people that “NAR agreed for the first time…

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RESAAS ‘coming soon’ listings can now be found on Zillow

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2024-03-20 11:53
Customers of real estate software company RESAAS can now opt in to having listings published as “coming soon” on industry-leading search portal Zillow.
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