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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Industry Moves: The Latest Happenings in Real Estate

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Mon, 2026-01-19 14:37

Real Grows Michigan Footprint as Good Company Joins Through Private Label Program The Real Brokerage has announced that Michigan real estate leader Jim Shaffer and his independent brokerage, Good Company, have joined Real through its Private Label program. Based in Royal Oak, Michigan, Good Company brings 172 agents to Real, including Shaffer’s 40-agent team, further…

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Buffini Bullish on Market’s Return to Thriving Times of Recent Past

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Mon, 2026-01-19 14:32

In the keynote presentation to open RISMedia’s recent Real Estate’s Rocking in the New Year virtual event, Brian Buffini, chairman and founder of Buffini & Company, expressed the strong view that while a turnaround to good times is in store for the 2026 residential real estate market, brokers and agents must nevertheless be totally committed…

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COURT REPORT: Partial Settlement Reached in Roberts v. eXp Realty Case; Judge Denies NWMLS Additional Custodians in Compass Case

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Mon, 2026-01-19 14:24

Editor’s note: The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around real estate. Partial settlement reached in Roberts v. eXp Realty case Plaintiffs Anya Roberts, Fabiola Acevedo, Christy Lundy, Tami Sims and Megan Farrell-Nelson and defendant Brent Gove have reached a confidential settlement “fully and finally…

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State government wades into the private listing fight: The Download

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Mon, 2026-01-19 04:00
The debate around public vs. private listings is moving from dueling op-eds to the Washington statehouse with a new bill seeking to limit the practice.

Honoring Dr. King’s legacy through the work of homeownership

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Mon, 2026-01-19 04:00
When agents, brokers, and industry leaders lead with integrity and purpose, homeownership becomes more than a transaction, Julia Lashay Israel writes. It becomes a pathway to stability, dignity and possibility.

‘Where do we go from here?’ 6 actions real estate agents can take to keep MLK’s dream alive in 2026

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Mon, 2026-01-19 04:00
Contributor Dr. Lee Davenport writes that real estate agents have a responsibility to answer Dr. King's 1967 rhetorical question, "Where do we go from here?" with action, not complacency.
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