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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‘It could have been us’: Houston Realtor shares flood survival story

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2025-07-09 14:32
Rise Realty Group leader Ricky Gonzalez shares how he and 12 friends survived the Texas Hill Country flash flood, thanks to quick thinking and the bravery of a nearby Kerrville family.

New rules for Fannie, Freddie credit scoring are stumping lenders

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2025-07-09 13:42
Mortgage giants allegedly weren't informed in advance that they'd be required to accept VantageScore 4.0, and lenders have lots of questions about how the new process will work.

Shaping the Future of REW CRM

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Wed, 2025-07-09 13:10

Real Estate Webmasters (REW) is putting client feedback front and center when it comes to shaping the future of REW CRM. From simple tweaks to major features, many of the latest updates have come directly from the agents and team leaders who use the platform. One recent update was inspired by Ken Pozek, founder and…

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Southern Standouts: The Rookie of the Year South-Region Finalists

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Wed, 2025-07-09 12:50

Earlier this week, RISMedia announced the Top 25 regional finalists for its 2025 Real Estate Rookie of the Year award, sponsored by Colibri Real Estate. The program, now in its fourth year, is designed to honor new real estate agents who are achieving extraordinary results in their rookie year. Five regional winners will be chosen…

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American Real Estate Association partners with RLTYco

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2025-07-09 12:32
With the partnership, RLTYco CEO and cofounder Briggs Elwell will join the association's board, and agents who subscribe to RLTYco will also have access to AREA membership through the company's suite of services.

Compass Faces ‘Uphill Battle’ in Zillow Lawsuit, Say Legal Experts

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Wed, 2025-07-09 11:33

Compass’ recent lawsuit against Zillow has further muddied the waters after a torrent of legal challenges has rocked the real estate industry in recent years. While the latest skirmish could redefine how real estate law, MLS policy and consumer access to home listings evolve, industry attorneys say Compass faces an “uphill battle” to prove that…

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Canadian Homebuyers Less Interested in U.S. Properties, Redfin Finds

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Wed, 2025-07-09 11:18

The U.S. provides a convenient market for Canadian buyers seeking a warmer climate, whether as vacation homes or for a permanent residence. But Canadian Redfin users searching for a home are showing signs of lessened interest in buying American, according to a new report from the company.  In May 2025, 26.4% fewer Canadian Redfin users…

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Mortgage Applications Leap in Response to Falling Rates

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Wed, 2025-07-09 10:55

In response to the largest drop in mortgage rates seen since March, mortgage applications continued to grow last week, with the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey reporting a 9.4% jump. “After adjusting for the July 4th holiday, purchase applications increased to the highest level of activity since February 2023 and remained above…

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Dwiggins on Compass, Zillow and real estate ‘Armageddon’

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2025-07-09 09:54
The co-CEO of franchisor NextHome, James Dwiggins, talks about the future of the industry in light of the debate over NAR's Clear Cooperation Policy ahead of his appearance at Inman Connect San Diego.

Compass acquires Colorado-based indie PorchLight Real Estate Group

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2025-07-09 09:07
The firm was founded in 2005 and closed $922.3 million in sales volume in 2024, according to RealTrends. About 180 agents will be making the move to Compass.
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