First Choice Real Estate

09/07/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Labor Day! 🇺🇸

Today, we celebrate and thank everyone for the hard work, dedication, and contributions they make every day. Your efforts help keep our communities strong.

Wishing everyone a safe, happy, and well-deserved Labor Day celebration! 🎉

09/02/2026

🤩 NEW PRICE ‼️

Move right into this beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 3-bath ranch! Featuring all-new flooring and fresh paint throughout, this home offers a bright, welcoming interior with custom shaker cabinets and a functional layout. The finished lower level includes a second kitchen, providing endless possibilities for entertaining, guests, or multigenerational living. Step outside to enjoy the stamped concrete patio and sidewalk, a fully fenced backyard, and the added bonus of a second parcel for extra space. With quality updates, plenty of room to spread out, and versatile living areas, this home is one you won't want to miss!

☎️ Call or 📱 text Molly Smith, Realtor with First Choice Real Estate for more information and a showing today! 563.260.2232

https://www.flexmls.com/share/EXwtR/939-8th-St-E,-Andalusia,-IL-61232

09/02/2026

Who is looking for the perfect river escape. Call First Choice Real Estate- Sheila Budelier: 563-210-9781, Bridgette Wedekind, Realtor: 563-299-6422 or Molly Smith, Realtor with First Choice Real Estate: 563-260-2232 for your Illinois State needs.

🌅 Your own private Mississippi River escape is waiting! With 800 feet of owned river frontage, approximately 8 acres, two campers, a screened-in deck trailer, and endless opportunities to relax, boat, fish, and make memories, this one-of-a-kind recreational property is ready for its next owner. 🚤🏕️🌊
📍102nd Street, Illinois City, IL
💲$250,000
👉 Take the full tour and see all the details here: https://www.flexmls.com/share/ER755/102ND-Illinois-City-IL-61259

09/02/2026

🤩 NEW LOWER PRICE ‼️

Seller says sell this house! Check out the perfect blend of character, space, and functionality on this 2.49-acre property! This charming 3-bedroom home features beautiful original woodwork dating back to the early 1900s, offering timeless appeal and craftsmanship. Inside, you'll find large, open rooms ideal for everyday living and entertaining, along with the convenience of upstairs laundry. Outside, the property boasts two impressive outbuildings, including a huge shop with endless possibilities for hobbies, storage, or business use, plus a second building perfect for livestock, equipment, or additional storage. An office building provides a great space for working from home or operating a small business. With room to spread out and endless potential, this unique acreage is ready for its next owner!

Molly Smith, Realtor with First Choice Real Estate

https://www.flexmls.com/share/EXsK2/2206-40TH,-Aledo,-IL-61231

09/01/2026

👀 NEW LISTING ALERT ‼️

Listed by Dan Oien This 2 bedroom 2 bathroom home is close to the school and downtown with electric heat, 2 built in air conditioning units, full basement and a carport. Estate property, selling AS IS With all contents to stay with the home.

☎️ 📱 Call or text any First Choice Real Estate agent for more information or to see this home!

Dan Oien: 563-299-8953
Gary Paper: 563-529-2172
Sheila Budelier: 563-210-9781
Chad Said: 563-260-5867
Kari Finley: 319-215-9643
Jessica Stecher-Marolf: 563-484-9254.
Lynn Allison: 563-260-4520
C.J. Ryan: 563-299-6384
Bridgette Wedekind: 563-299-6422
Molly Smith: 563-260-2232
Brad Peden: 319-450-5192
Diane Peden: 319-480-3394
Jodie Johnson: 563-260-9979
Caitlin Taylor 563-272-8989

This 2 bedroom 2 bathroom home is close to the school and downtown with electric heat, 2 built in air conditioning units, full basement and a carport. Estate property, selling AS IS With all contents to stay with the home.

09/01/2026

🏡 SOLD by Bridgette! 🎉

Congratulations to our happy buyers on the purchase of this duplex in Viola, IL! 🔑❤️

I’m so excited for you and can’t wait to see what you do with this property and all the possibilities ahead!

Thank you for trusting FCRE to help make it happen. Wishing you many successful years and great memories in your new investment! 🥂🏠

Congratulations, buyers! You did it! 🎉

Thank you to these Buyers for trusting Bridgette Wedekind, Realtor and First Choice Real Estate with your real estate happenings, Joni Gander and her team at Mercer County Title and listing agent Sharon Esslinger for a smooth transaction!

08/31/2026

🤩 NEW LISTING ALERT ‼️

Listed with Dan Oien

Take a look at this spacious all brick 2 bedroom 4 bathroom home with an attached 2 stall garage and amazing lot and landscaping. Currently this home is a 2 bedroom home, but there are 3 non conforming bedrooms in the basement that could have egress windows added. This home has a very large living area with kitchen, dining, sunroom and living room all close together on the main level and are great for entertaining. The main level also has a generous master suite, laundry room, 2nd bedroom, full bathroom and half bathroom. The finished lower level has a huge family room with a kitchenette, bathroom and 3 non conforming bedrooms. Great location in the Shilo addition on the north end of Durant. PRICED $89,740 BELOW ASSESSED VALUE.

🛌 2 bedroom + 3 non-conforming bedrooms
🛀 4 bathroom
☀️ Sunroom
👚 Main floor laundry
✅ 2119 sq feet

☎️ 📱 Call or text any First Choice Real Estate agent for more information or to see this home!

Dan Oien: 563-299-8953
Gary Paper: 563-529-2172
Sheila Budelier: 563-210-9781
Chad Said: 563-260-5867
Kari Finley: 319-215-9643
Jessica Stecher-Marolf: 563-484-9254.
Lynn Allison: 563-260-4520
C.J. Ryan: 563-299-6384
Bridgette Wedekind: 563-299-6422
Molly Smith: 563-260-2232
Brad Peden: 319-450-5192
Diane Peden: 319-480-3394
Jodie Johnson: 563-260-9979
Caitlin Taylor 563-272-8989

Take a look at this spacious all brick 2 bedroom 4 bathroom home with an attached 2 stall garage and amazing lot and landscaping. Currently this home is a 2 bedroom home, but there are 3 non conforming bedrooms in the basement that could have egress windows added. This home has a very large living a...

08/31/2026

🤩 NEW LISTING ALERT ‼️

Listed with Dan Oien Hershey Lofts is a 5 Story 37,000 Square Foot Building that was completely renovated by Bush Construction beginning in 2018. This large corner lot building houses 25 Apartments, 4 main level commercial spaces and a full basement that has been most recently used by Sycamore Printing. The residential part of the building has 😎 Studio apartments, 13) 1 bedroom apartments and 4) 2 bedroom apartments that have all been tastefully remodeled with solid surface floors and counter tops. The building is all operated with keyless entry and remains locked to the public.

🔻Showings require a 72 hour notice and will be conducted M-F 8 am to 5 pm to coincide with the on site managers schedule.

🛌 🛀 25 apartments
🏬 4 main level commercial spaces
➕ full basement
✅ 37,000 square feet

☎️ 📱 Call or text any First Choice Real Estate agent for more information or to see this property!

Dan Oien: 563-299-8953
Gary Paper: 563-529-2172
Sheila Budelier: 563-210-9781
Chad Said: 563-260-5867
Kari Finley: 319-215-9643
Jessica Stecher-Marolf: 563-484-9254.
Lynn Allison: 563-260-4520
C.J. Ryan: 563-299-6384
Bridgette Wedekind: 563-299-6422
Molly Smith: 563-260-2232
Brad Peden: 319-450-5192
Diane Peden: 319-480-3394
Jodie Johnson: 563-260-9979
Caitlin Taylor 563-272-8989

Hershey Lofts is a 5 Story 37,000 Square Foot Building that was completely renovated by Bush Construction beginning in 2018. This large corner lot building houses 25 Apartments, 4 main level commercial spaces and a full basement that has been most recently used by Sycamore Printing. The residential....

08/31/2026

👀 NEW LISTING ALERT ‼️

Listed with Dan Oien This 2 bedroom 1 bathroom home is located in a quiet area with newer vinyl siding, 200 amp service, and a new furnace in 2026. Move in ready home with hard wood flooring and complete appliance package.

🛌 2 bedroom
🛁 1 bath
✔️ 802 sq ft
🚘 1 stall garage

☎️ 📱 Call or text any First Choice Real Estate agent for more information or to see this home!

Dan Oien: 563-299-8953
Gary Paper: 563-529-2172
Sheila Budelier: 563-210-9781
Chad Said: 563-260-5867
Kari Finley: 319-215-9643
Jessica Stecher-Marolf: 563-484-9254.
Lynn Allison: 563-260-4520
C.J. Ryan: 563-299-6384
Bridgette Wedekind: 563-299-6422
Molly Smith: 563-260-2232
Brad Peden: 319-450-5192
Diane Peden: 319-480-3394
Jodie Johnson: 563-260-9979
Caitlin Taylor 563-272-8989

This 2 bedroom 1 bathroom home is located in a quiet area with newer vinyl siding, 200 amp service, and a new furnace in 2026. Move in ready home with hard wood flooring and complete appliance package.

08/29/2026

You missed the open house! Its ok this beauty is still available. Call or text ASAP to schedule your showing!

☎️ 📱 Call or Text our First Choice Real Estate Team Illinois:
Sheila Budelier: 563-210-9781
Molly Smith: 563-260-2232
Bridgette Wedekind: 563-299-6422

https://www.flexmls.com/share/EWzJB/2206-40TH,-Aledo,-IL-61231