TJ Templeton - Real Estate Broker

06/16/2026

SOLD! 🔑

06/11/2026

Hey Ottawa.... 😏

Check out this sneak peek of a home hitting the market tomorrow!

3 bedroom, 1 bath, quiet neighborhood 🏠

06/05/2026

🌟NEW LISTING - SPRING VALLEY, IL🌟

Welcome home to this charming brick bungalow located in Spring Valley offering 2 bedrooms with the potential for a 3rd bedroom and 1 full bathroom. Step inside to discover beautiful hardwood floors and impressive 9-foot ceilings throughout most of the main level, creating a warm and spacious feel.

🏡Call or text 815-228-9708 for a showing!

Offered by: Wendy Fulmer of Coldwell Banker Today's - Welcome home to this charming brick bungalow located in Spring Valley offering 2 bedrooms with the potential for a 3rd bedroom and 1 full bathroom.

05/29/2026

🌟We’ve been keep a little secret in La Salle 😏

📰PRESS RELEASE:
A local hot spot for BBQ and live music might be changing hands. Haze Smokehouse in LaSalle is listed for sale, as owners Lee and Kegan Pakula prepare to retire from the restaurant business. They’ve been serving the community successfully for eleven years now and say they have no plans to stop while the property is on the market. Haze will remain OPEN while a new owner is sought. Lee says the local community has been the foundation of Haze’s success and he looks forward to providing the experience guests have come to expect until he’s able to pass the torch.

Interested? Give me a call at 815-228-9708!

Offered by: Thomas Templeton of Coldwell Banker Today's - Prime turnkey restaurant opportunity in the heart of LaSalle, IL! This well-established space offers a vibrant bar environment with a fully equipped setup, seating for 60+ guests, and a welcoming outdoor patio perfect for warm-weather dining.

05/27/2026

Something new is coming in LaSalle... 👀

Stay tuned!

05/26/2026

🏡 It’s the LAST WEEK to vote for Best of the Illinois Valley and I just want to say THANK YOU to everyone who has supported me so far! I truly appreciate every vote, share, recommendation, and kind word throughout this process.

If you haven’t voted yet — or would like to continue voting daily during the final week — I would greatly appreciate it!

➡Vote here: bestoftheillinoisvalley.com

Thank you again for all of the support!

Best of the Illinois Valley is a year-round celebration that recognizes the best businesses, people and places in the Illinois Valley

05/22/2026

⭐NEW LISTING - TONICA, IL⭐

Excellent opportunity to own a turn-key three-unit investment property located in Tonica. This income-producing property consists of two 1-bedroom, 1-bath units and one 2-bedroom, 1-bath unit, with all units currently occupied for immediate cash flow.

Interested? Call or text me at 815-228-9708!

Offered by: Thomas Templeton of Coldwell Banker Today's - Excellent opportunity to own a turn-key three-unit investment property located in Tonica. This income-producing property consists of two 1-bedroom, 1-bath units and one 2-bedroom, 1-bath unit, with all units currently occupied for immediate c...

05/19/2026

🏡 Thank you so much to everyone who has already voted for me for Best of the Illinois Valley for Realtor! Your support truly means the world to me. ❤️

Voting is daily through 5/31, so if you’d like to continue supporting me, I’d greatly appreciate your daily vote! Every vote helps and I’m incredibly thankful for this amazing community.

🗳️ Vote here: www.bestoftheillinoisvalley.com

Thank you again for all of the support, encouragement, and trust along the way!

Best of the Illinois Valley is a year-round celebration that recognizes the best businesses, people and places in the Illinois Valley

05/18/2026

🌟 Hey Sellers — This One Is For You 🌟

Listing your property is a HUGE decision, and choosing the right agent can make all the difference. When you list with me, your property gets the exposure and marketing it deserves.

Here’s what I can offer as your agent:

🏡 Property listed on the Multiple Listing Service with access to 40,000+ members across the entire state of Illinois
📸 Professional photography — interior, exterior & drone shots
📍 Professional signage
📱 Advertising on Facebook, Instagram & TikTok
📰 Advertising in Illinois Valley Real Estate Magazine
🗞️ Advertising in the local newspaper
💻 Exposure on the Coldwell Banker Today’s Realtors website
🏢 Access to commercial real estate websites
📐 Property sketch/floor layout
🎥 Property video marketing
🚪 Open house opportunities

Your property deserves every opportunity to sell — and sell quickly. If you’re thinking about buying or selling, let’s talk about how I can help get your property in front of the right buyers.

📞 Contact me today to get started!