Jeffrey  Barkstall

Jeffrey Barkstall

GRI, SRS

License #: 475.128819

Heartland Real Estate Of Central Illinois, Inc.

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Homebuyer demand surges as mortgage rates tumble to 2025 low

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2025-09-10 17:12
Applications for purchase mortgages hit their highest level since July last week, and rates keep falling on weak jobs reports and more encouraging inflation data

Opendoor announces new CEO: Shopify’s Kaz Nejatian

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2025-09-10 16:55
Nejatian has a background as a lawyer, and most recently helped build teams and products at Shopify since 2019. His appointment follows Carrie Wheeler's resignation last month.

Trump’s Nominee for Federal Reserve Advances to Full Senate Vote

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Wed, 2025-09-10 15:15

Above, Stephen Miran Ahead of the Federal Reserve’s next vote on whether to adjust interest rates or not at the September 16 – 17 Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, the seven member Fed board of governors is facing line-up shifts.  Former Fed Governor Adriana Kugler resigned from her post in August, with no explanation…

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Fed Governor Lisa Cook can keep her job pending court appeal

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2025-09-10 14:40
Trump's move to fire Cook likely violated her right to due process, and “for cause” provision for removal is limited to governor’s behavior in office, judge rules in granting preliminary injunction.

Zillow wiretapping lawsuit quietly dismissed without prejudice

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2025-09-10 14:02
A class action lawsuit against Zillow for allegedly disclosing personally identifiable information — including names and emails — and prerecorded video viewing activity to the parent companies of Facebook and Google, Meta and Alphabet, has been dismissed.

Inside Platinum Realty: How an Agent-Focused Approach Is Creating Unstoppable Results

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Wed, 2025-09-10 13:52

Above (L-R): Jerry Braklow, Rob Hill and Monet Deshler. Rob Hill, Platinum Realty Director of Growth and Market Development Jerry Braklow, SunWest Operating Principal and Platinum Realty Luxury Ambassador Monet Deshler, SunWest Broker and Partner  Kansas City, Missouri  https://www.MoveWithPlatinum.com  Region served: Kansas City and major Midwest markets in Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska and Oklahoma Years…

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Maverix Advisory Group Appoints Matthew Ferrara to Advisory Board

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Wed, 2025-09-10 13:29

Above, Matthew Ferrara Maverix Advisory Group, a boutique strategic consultancy serving the proptech and real estate sectors, has announced the appointment of industry strategist, speaker and philosopher Matthew Ferrara to its advisory board.  The firm says its advisory board exclusively features respected industry executives, who help develop strategy, accelerate adoption, drive revenue and create opportunities…

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Two Years Post-Burnett Trial Settlement: Evolving and Thriving Through Change

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Wed, 2025-09-10 13:19

Above, from left: Carol Bulman, Terrie O’Connor, Smokey Garrett and Craig Cheatham. Photo by AJ Canaria. The real estate industry is nothing if not resilient—and in the wake of sweeping industry changes that have taken effect since the landmark verdict in 2023, those leading the industry have doubled down to adapt as the Department of…

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Balancing Transparency and Flexibility in a Changing Real Estate Landscape

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Wed, 2025-09-10 12:38

Above, from left: Colette Stevenson, Holly Mabery, Marco Fregenal, Art Carter and Charlie Oppler. Photo by AJ Canaria. In a panel discussion during RISMedia’s 37th Annual CEO & Leadership Exchange last week, top-level industry executives focused on the complexities and challenges surrounding the Clear Cooperation Policy (CCP). They debated its effectiveness in ensuring transparency and trust…

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Mortgage Applications Increase for the First Time in Weeks

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Wed, 2025-09-10 11:45

In the wake of mortgage rates reaching an 11-month low last week, mortgage applications have broken their downward streak—increasing in volume for the week ending Sept. 5, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The market composite index—the measurement for mortgage loan application volume—increased 9.2% last week on a seasonally adjusted basis. However, the index…

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Miami-based Elliman luxury agent Darin Tansey dies at 50

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2025-09-10 11:29
Tansey was a luxury agent in Miami for over 17 years and a Douglas Elliman fixture in the South Florida market. Tributes came in among the agent community upon news of his death.

Realtor.com is working with OpenAI to chase the portal crown

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2025-09-10 11:23
News Corp CEO Robert Thomson said the partnership with the ChatGPT-maker is a vital growth lever for Realtor.com and its parent company, Move Inc., and will help create a one-of-a-kind home search experience.

Jason Mitchell Group Partners With Redfin’s Partner Program

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Wed, 2025-09-10 10:45

The Jason Mitchell Group (JMG) has announced its partnership with Redfin’s Partner Program. This strategic partnership signifies an opportunity for both JMG and Redfin to grow their businesses through their proven strategies. Redfin (powered by Rocket) is a technology-driven real estate brokerage that helps people buy and sell homes, according to a release. Redfin combines…

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