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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Work smarter, not harder: How to KISS your way to productivity

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Tue, 2025-11-04 22:16
Don't let the mundane suck up your time and energy, Carl Medford writes. Use the KISS method to improve your productivity and simplify your life.

New Fannie, Freddie housing goals may hurt working families

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Tue, 2025-11-04 21:13
A coalition of groups has warned that the Trump administration's goals for the mortgage giants will leave up to 177,000 lower income homebuyers looking elsewhere for a loan.

7 tips for walking away from a recruitment offer (the right way)

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Tue, 2025-11-04 18:39
While a recruitment offer may be flattering, this may not be the time to say yes, broker Erica Ramus writes. Here's how to walk away without burning bridges.

The biggest mistake most real estate agents make after closing

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Tue, 2025-11-04 16:12
Real estate professionals often feel like closing a deal signals the end of the process, Kevelyn Guzman writes, but the post-closing relationship is where reputation, referrals and repeat business are born.

Fed Governor Says Tariffs Are ‘Propping Up’ Inflation

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Tue, 2025-11-04 15:55

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook pointed to tariffs as the cause of a recent rise in inflation data during a Nov. 3 speech on economic outlook and monetary policy. During her speech, Cook noted the rise in inflation as of the September PCE report, which saw annual inflation hit “significantly” above the Fed’s 2% inflation…

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Looking Ahead: Real Estate’s Renewed Momentum Heading Into 2026

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Tue, 2025-11-04 15:06

As we move through the final months of 2025 and look toward 2026, the residential real estate industry stands on the edge of meaningful renewal. After years of navigating economic headwinds, rate shocks and structural shifts, signs of balance and optimism are reemerging across the housing landscape. The past few years have tested our industry’s…

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‘Implications Are Staggering’: First-Time Homebuyer Share Falls to Record Low of 21%

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Tue, 2025-11-04 14:35

An annual study out by the the National Association of Realtors® today reveals some alarming homebuyer statistics, namely the number of first-time buyers has dropped to a record low while the age of those same buyers has reached an all-time high, posing some dire implications for younger buyers trying to enter the housing market.  According…

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What the World Series can teach agents about consistency, coaching and closing

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Tue, 2025-11-04 13:30
Championships aren't won in a moment. They're won in the everyday decisions made by players and coaches. Troy Palmquist and Matt Richling share how to craft your winning moment.

Reffkin Blasts MLS ‘Monopoly,’ Declines to Address Private Listing Metrics on Investor Call

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Tue, 2025-11-04 13:04

In a relatively short time, the power dynamics in residential real estate have shifted dramatically. The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) sits alongside portal giant Zillow on one side, and on the other is New York-based venture capital-backed Compass, a new behemoth that has consolidated a huge brokerage empire and appears ready to use its…

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Knock Introduces New Financing Option: Bridge Loan Plus

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Tue, 2025-11-04 12:53

Knock—the real estate technology company which helps lenders and agents make it easier for homeowners to buy before they sell—today announced the launch of Knock Bridge Loan Plus. This new financing option now pays off the homeowner’s existing mortgage upfront, eliminating double payments. Knock stated that by paying off homeowners’ current mortgage and releasing the…

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Douglas Elliman Reports 5% Revenue Growth in Q3 Earnings Report

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Tue, 2025-11-04 12:39

Douglas Elliman released its financial results for the third quarter Tuesday morning, reporting 5% year-over-year revenue growth for the first nine months of the year, to $787.6 million. “While others in the industry are pursuing consolidation and platform integration, we remain committed to deepening our leadership in the luxury segment—a category that is synonymous with…

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