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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EXp Q4 earnings mixed as revenue ticks up but agent count falls

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Thu, 2025-02-20 16:31
The virtual brokerage ended 2024 with 82,980 agents — a 5 percent drop compared to the previous year, according to Q4 earnings data. EXp also posted $1.1 billion in revenue in the final three months of last year.

Thoughts on Leadership: The Courage to Lead

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Thu, 2025-02-20 15:19

This week, my travels find me at home, reflecting on an inspiring moment from Tuesday afternoon’s HomeServices of America Leadership Meeting. Among the many topics we covered, one of the most impactful was our discussion of best practices—strategies and initiatives that moved the needle in 2024, driving results and creating lasting change. We had the…

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ERA Real Estate Affiliates With ERA Property Elite

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Thu, 2025-02-20 14:21

ERA Real Estate has announced its latest affiliation with ERA Property Elite, a full-service brokerage based in Charleston that serves most of central and southern West Virginia. Now a part of the ERA ® network, established in 2013, the firm is led by broker/owner, Craig Allison, and co-owner Chris Luzier, as stated in a release.…

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United Real Estate to Host Hundreds at Texas Conference in March

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Thu, 2025-02-20 14:19

United® Real Estate has announced that its national conference, Elevate 2025, is set to take place in Arlington, Texas from March 19-22 at the Loews Hotel & Convention Center. The event gathers hundreds of real estate agents, industry experts and thought leaders to advance attendees to the forefront of their markets. The conference will feature…

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CoStar makes bid to buy REA Group classifieds rival in Australia

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Thu, 2025-02-20 13:41
CoStar is eying Australian real estate classifieds firm Domain for a rumored $2.7 billion. The purchase would put it toe-to-toe with News Corp, which owns REA Group, Australia’s largest classifieds firm.

The ultimate guide to grammar, syntax and real estate writing

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Thu, 2025-02-20 13:16
From using ChatGPT to enhance your writing to avoiding simple errors in communication, this guide is designed to help you target your most common mistakes and make your writing more effective.

Black households led first-time homebuyer market in 2024

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Thu, 2025-02-20 12:42
Despite a nationwide dip in first-time homeownership, Black buyers have bucked the trend in 2024, leading the market with 62 percent purchasing their first home, according to new data released by Zillow Thursday. This continues a growing trend, with Black first-time buyers making up 55 percent of the market in 2022 and 63 percent in 2023.

Mortgage Rates Decrease Slightly, Remain Just Under 7%

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Thu, 2025-02-20 12:33

Mortgage rates continued their downward trend, as the average 30-year mortgage rate decreased from 6.87% last week to 6.85% this week, according to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) from Freddie Mac, released Thursday.  “The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has stayed just under 7% for five consecutive weeks and in that time has fluctuated less…

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Transforming the Real Estate Transaction Process

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Thu, 2025-02-20 11:58

Above, Nicole Rideout Hartwick Nicole Rideout Hartwick, president of Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty, thrives on creating connections—between people, places and possibilities. Over the past five years, her guidance has steered the firm through remarkable growth across New England, fueled by a commitment to innovation and client-first strategies. Among the tools embraced under her leadership is…

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