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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Frank Lloyd Wright’s prairie-style DeRhodes House lists near $1.18M

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Mon, 2025-06-16 14:04
The first home that late American architect Frank Lloyd Wright ever built in Indiana, near the beginning of his storied career — and one of just two in South Bend — has just hit the market for $1.175 million.

Smart Strategies to Win More Listings on a Budget

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Mon, 2025-06-16 13:54

Growing your real estate business depends on consistently securing new listings. If you’re just starting or trying to boost your listing pipeline, there are smart and simple ways that don’t require a huge budget. Build a clear and consistent personal brand Your reputation is a significant factor in attracting clients to you. Think about what…

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Op-Ed: Private Listings Erode The Value We Provide Consumers

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Mon, 2025-06-16 13:46

If you want to catch a big fish, avoid small ponds. A buyer’s market is once again on the horizon in the U.S., with inventory in many markets achieving or surpassing pre-pandemic levels. In this context, it is imperative that sellers and listing agents thoroughly comprehend the real risks that come from keeping a listing…

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MV Realty begins letting Florida clients out of 40-year contracts

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Mon, 2025-06-16 13:22
The company offered thousands of quick cash loans in exchange for 40-year exclusive listing agreements that a judge found violated the law and issued an injunction stopping the practice.

COURT REPORT: MLS PIN Settlement Approved; 2.5M+ Homeowner Claims Filed

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Mon, 2025-06-16 13:06

Editor’s note: The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around real estate. Preliminary approval for MLS PIN case Following multiple revisions, extensions and now-removed objections from the Department of Justice (DOJ), U.S. District Court Judge Patti Saris granted preliminary approval for the fourth amended settlement…

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How to Calm Jittery Sellers When Similar Homes Close by Are Also for Sale

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Mon, 2025-06-16 12:47

Editor’s note: This story is the first part of a two-part RISMedia report on how to calm sellers’ fears and rationalize situations that may arise when homes similar to theirs and in close proximity are on the market. Look for part two in the coming days. At 103 Valley Road in Westport, Connecticut, sits a…

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Considering a career move? Start by asking these 8 questions

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Mon, 2025-06-16 12:29
Your next professional move should be driven by vision and intention, not pressure, as you continue to develop your career, Coldwell Banker Affiliates' Jason Waugh writes.

New Data Shows the Most LGBTQ+ Friendly States to Buy a Home

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Mon, 2025-06-16 12:23

As we continue through June and Pride Month celebrations occur across the U.S., there’s a definite conversation to be had about LGBTQ+ homebuying. LGBTQ+ rights continue to be up for debate federally, especially as of late. People in the community are searching for states in which to settle down and buy a home that will…

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Down payments set shrinking course for 1st time in 2 years

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Mon, 2025-06-16 12:22
Down payments are declining even as home prices are rising because buyers are facing affordability challenges or opting to reserve more of their cash because of economic uncertainty, Redfin said.

5 no-nonsense ways to stay out of court (and out of trouble)

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Mon, 2025-06-16 12:21
Stop trying to DIY your compliance or ignore difficult clients. According to coach Darryl Davis, keeping careful records, researching thoroughly and communicating regularly are your best bets for staying on the right side of the law.

Low-fee brokers can offer quality, full service for less: Watchdog

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Mon, 2025-06-16 11:00
"All low-commission brokers employ at least some competent, experienced agents," but sellers should comparison shop, according to a new analysis by advocacy group Consumer Policy Center.

Realtor.com CEO slams private listings: ‘It is utter nonsense’

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Mon, 2025-06-16 10:00
Realtor.com won't ban private listings, but CEO Damian Eales argued in a new blog post that private listing advocates "are likely to find themselves on the wrong side of history."

2 Americas: Housing markets the Great Rebalancing has left behind

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Mon, 2025-06-16 04:00
The market has undeniably shifted from the extreme seller's environment of the early pandemic. But in much of the U.S., buyers still face substantial inventory constraints, an Intel analysis shows.
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