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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Rising inflation makes ‘jumbo’ Fed rate cut unlikely next week

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Thu, 2025-09-11 16:00
Initial jobless claims climbed last week to the highest level since Oct. 23, 2021, but investors and economists are expecting three small rate cuts this year rather than a dramatic move next week.

Great Spaces: Wild Luxury on Mexico’s Pacific Coast

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Thu, 2025-09-11 15:27

Above: Set within a 3,000 acre private prairie reserve, world-class design and Four Seasons converge in perfect harmony.  Property highlights: Location: Costalegre, Mexico Listing price: $15.5 million Features: 10,000-square-foot living space with six bedrooms and 8.5 bathrooms. Added appeal: Three-structure design, direct beach access, ocean-facing pools, native landscaping, sustainable materials, future-proofed layout and Four Seasons…

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NORIS Partners with FBS to Launch Flexmls Platform

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Thu, 2025-09-11 14:13

FBS, creator of Flexmls platform, has announced a new partnership with Northwest Ohio Real Estate Information System (NORIS) to deliver the Flexmls platform to over 2,300 members. NORIS says the decision to transition to Flexmls was driven by its vision for a more intuitive and integrated platform that empowers real estate professionals across Northwest Ohio.…

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How this brokerage bought out its largest competitor — and kept all the agents onboard

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Thu, 2025-09-11 13:34
Find out how Kerri Fowler and her team are continuing her great-grandfather's legacy by leaning into a culture that treats everyone like family.

Built for What’s Next: How NextHome Is Guiding Real Estate Into a New Era

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Thu, 2025-09-11 13:33

In a year marked by economic uncertainty, AI disruption and ongoing litigation, many real estate professionals are taking a hard look at their future. With profit margins shrinking and recruiting challenges mounting, brokerages and teams are asking: Where do we go from here? For Charis Moreno, vice president of sales at NextHome, the answer is…

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Leading With Experience and Innovation

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Thu, 2025-09-11 13:24

Above: Robert Ott. Robert Ott Managing Broker and Owner Raintown Realty, under the JPAR franchise system Bellevue, Washington  https://raintownrealty.org  Region served: Washington metro area within the Seattle–Tacoma–Bellevue MSA  Years in real estate: 33 Number of offices: 1  Number of agents: 58    Latest tech game changer: The use of AI to better understand what clients need.…

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Here’s how much extra money you’d have if you invested $1K in Opendoor last month

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Thu, 2025-09-11 12:44
Investors who kept the faith even as the iBuyer's stock price was plummeting earlier this summer are being rewarded now with a surge following the announcement of Kaz Nejatian as the new CEO.

Mortgage Rates Continue to Drop

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Thu, 2025-09-11 12:22

As homebuyers and borrowers looking to refinance are experiencing a welcomed period of relief from elevated rates, the average 30-year fixed rate mortgage fell significantly again this week to its largest weekly drop in a year, mortgage watchers noted. According to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) released by Freddie Mac Thursday, the 30-year…

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Consumer Price Index: Inflation Rises Again, but Rate Cut Remains Likely

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Thu, 2025-09-11 12:20

The Federal Reserve board of governors will meet next week at the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) to vote on how to adjust interest rates. When they meet, they will have a new measure of inflation data to consider. The consumer price index (CPI), an inflation gauge overseen by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics,…

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Homeowners are cracking under the pressure of increased costs

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Thu, 2025-09-11 11:29
Median monthly homeownership costs have risen 26 percent from 2019, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's latest American Community Survey data. released on Thursday.

Opendoor Names Former Shopify Leader Kaz Nejatian New CEO

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Thu, 2025-09-11 11:19

Above, Kaz Nejatian Opendoor Technologies announced on Sept.10 that Kaz Nejatian, COO of Shopify, has been appointed CEO and member of the board of directors.  Nejatian replaces Carrie Wheeler, who stepped down as CEO and chair of the board Aug. 15. A lawyer-turned-entrepreneur and product leader, Nejatian is an AI-native executive with a track record…

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Report: Inventory Growth Loses Momentum as Summer Ends

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Thu, 2025-09-11 10:20

According to Realtor.com®’s monthly housing data report for August, this marked the 22nd consecutive month of inventory growth. While active listings are up 20.9% since last year, that pace is slowing and has been for the past four months, down 10.6% from May, the report detailed.  Housing inventory is growing fastest in the West and…

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6 Curb Appeal Mistakes That Lower a Home’s Resale Value

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Thu, 2025-09-11 09:23

The first impression buyers get often determines whether they’ll even step through the front door. While homeowners focus on interior renovations, the exterior plays a huge role in its market value. Dale Smith, founder of Fence Guru, knows firsthand how outdoor neglect affects property appeal. He offers affordable solutions for six of the most obvious…

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