Jeffrey  Barkstall

Jeffrey Barkstall

GRI, SRS

License #: 475.128819

Heartland Real Estate Of Central Illinois, Inc.

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Mortgage Applications Down but Activity at a Notable Pace

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Wed, 2025-03-26 12:43

Mortgage application activity was down a bit from last week, but remained at a noteworthy weekly and annual pace.  According to the latest  Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) for the week ending March 21, the Market Composite Index (a measure of mortgage loan application volume) decreased 2.0% from the previous…

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Keller Williams expands overseas footprint into Cayman Islands

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2025-03-26 12:04
Keller Williams has opened its 11th Caribbean master franchise in the Cayman Islands, according to an announcement on Tuesday. Regional Operating Principal Adam Sax will oversee KW's rollout, with the first market center office slated to open during the second quarter of 2025.

Questions, Some Answers on New MLS Policy as Industry Digests ‘Exempt’ Listings

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Wed, 2025-03-26 12:03

After essentially putting off a decision on the Clear Cooperation Policy for several months despite significant pressure, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) yesterday offered what appeared to be its final decision, toeing a narrow line by affirming the controversial MLS rule while creating a new category to allow “flexibility” for keeping listings off consumer-facing…

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NAR’s CCP compromise is a win-win for consumers: Freedman

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2025-03-26 12:02
Brown Harris Stevens CEO Bess Freedman writes that a consumer-forward model that favors transparency is a win for the fair market.

Women’s History Month: How Pam Taylor focuses on the future

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2025-03-26 11:42
New Jersey real estate broker and former Goldman Sachs executive Pam Taylor believes in diversifying your portfolio but not without making the people you touch profoundly better for it.

Actions and Reactions: Industry Pros Talk Mergers, Acquisitions and Consolidations

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Wed, 2025-03-26 11:39

Mortgage. Appraisal. Market. Agent. Millage. Acre. Those are the kinds of M and A words normally associated with residential real estate. Not M&A as in Mergers and Acquisitions. But the latter has more and more become industry news lately, in addition to frequent consolidations as well, with smaller firms joining national brands in order to…

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Women, Wealth and Real Estate: Pat Heller’s real estate calling

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2025-03-26 11:28
Coach Melanie Klein profiles this brokerage leader and her belief in the limitless opportunities the real estate industry provides for women.

Thoughts on Leadership: The Power of Optimism

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Wed, 2025-03-26 09:45

This week let’s talk about optimism—why it’s a game-changer in leadership, performance, and life itself. “Do you think you can, or do you think you can’t? Either way, you’re right.” – Henry Ford To live an extraordinary life, you need a strong psychological foundation—one that can withstand adversity while remaining adaptable to change. I often…

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Brokerages, portals react to NAR’s decision to save Clear Cooperation

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2025-03-26 04:00
Executives mostly applauded NAR's decision to salvage the policy Tuesday, saying the trade group struck the right balance between reform and preservation. But the change didn't satisfy everyone.

Understanding Clear Cooperation’s delayed marketing exempt listings

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2025-03-26 04:00
Navigating the National Association of Realtors' amended Clear Cooperation Policy could cause a headache. If you don't want to lose your mind — or your listings — follow Coach Darryl Davis' lead.
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