Benjamin Newbern - CRC Realty

Benjamin Newbern - CRC Realty Local Shoals REALTOR® with deep roots in Northwest Alabama. Call or text me: 256-762-9436.

I help make buying or selling straightforward, informed, and less stressful with honest advice, practical guidance, and local knowledge.

08/19/2026

The crawl space is usually the part of the house nobody wants to talk about. Which is exactly why you probably should. 😅

Water intrusion, moisture, foundation concerns, ductwork, plumbing — a lot can be happening underneath a house that you’ll never see during a quick walk-through.

Buying a home isn’t just about loving the kitchen and the backyard. It’s about knowing what questions to ask, what deserves a closer look and when to bring in the right professional.

Thinking about buying or selling in the Shoals? Give me a call.

Benjamin Newbern - CRC Realty | 256-762-9436

🏡 HAPPENING TODAY | OPEN HOUSE 11AM-1PM ⛳Golf-course lot, custom-built, and just under 3,000 sq. ft. — swing by 217 Cott...
08/15/2026

🏡 HAPPENING TODAY | OPEN HOUSE 11AM-1PM ⛳

Golf-course lot, custom-built, and just under 3,000 sq. ft. — swing by 217 Cottonwood Run in Plantation Springs before 1 PM today.

💰 $519,900 | 🛏️ 4 BR | 🛁 3.5 BA | 📐 2,944 sq. ft.

🚗 3-car attached garage
⛳ Golf-course lot
🍳 Eat-in kitchen with granite countertops
☀️ Sunroom overlooking the fenced backyard
🔥 Hardwood floors, crown molding, fireplace
🛌 Main-level primary suite
🪜 Upstairs bonus room/4th bedroom

📍 217 Cottonwood Run, Florence
🕚 Today, 11AM-1PM

If Plantation Springs has been on your radar, today's your chance to walk it. 👀

Listed by Anne Olive CRC Realty Inc. | 📞 256-810-8824
Hosted by Benjamin Newbern - CRC Realty | 📞 256-762-9436

OPEN HOUSE | SATURDAY, AUG. 15 | 11AM-1PMGolf-course setting, nearly 3,000 sq. ft. and plenty of room to spread out — co...
08/15/2026

OPEN HOUSE | SATURDAY, AUG. 15 | 11AM-1PM

Golf-course setting, nearly 3,000 sq. ft. and plenty of room to spread out — come tour 217 Cottonwood Run in Plantation Springs this Saturday. 🏡⛳️

Offered at $519,900, this custom-built Florence home features:

• 4 bedrooms
• 3.5 bathrooms
• 2,944 sq. ft.
• 3-car attached garage
• Golf-course lot
• Eat-in kitchen with granite countertops
• Sunroom overlooking the fenced backyard
• Hardwood floors, crown molding and fireplace
• Main-level primary suite
• Upstairs bedroom that also works well as a bonus room

📍 217 Cottonwood Run, Florence
📅 Saturday, Aug. 15
⏰ 11AM-1PM

If Plantation Springs is a neighborhood you’ve been considering, this is a great opportunity to see the home — and the setting — for yourself.

Listed by Anne Olive CRC Realty Inc. | 256-810-8824
Hosted by Benjamin Newbern - CRC Realty | 256-762-9436

🏡 OPEN HOUSE | SATURDAY, AUG. 15 | 11AM-1PMGolf-course living, plenty of space and just minutes from town — come see 217...
08/11/2026

🏡 OPEN HOUSE | SATURDAY, AUG. 15 | 11AM-1PM

Golf-course living, plenty of space and just minutes from town — come see 217 Cottonwood Run in Florence this Saturday!

Located in Plantation Springs, this custom-built home offers:

✨ $519,900
🛏️ 4 bedrooms
🛁 3.5 bathrooms
📐 2,944 sq. ft.
🚗 3-car attached garage
⛳ Golf-course lot
🍽️ Eat-in kitchen with granite countertops
🌳 Sunroom overlooking the fenced backyard
🔥 Hardwood floors, crown molding and fireplace
🛌 Main-level primary suite
🎬 Upstairs bedroom that can also serve as a bonus room

📍 217 Cottonwood Run, Florence, AL 35634
📅 Saturday, Aug. 15
⏰ 11AM-1PM

Stop by, take a look around and see what makes this Plantation Springs home worth a visit.

Listed by Anne Olive CRC Realty Inc. | 256-810-8824
Hosted by Benjamin Newbern - CRC Realty | 256-762-9436

🏡 OPEN HOUSE THIS SATURDAYIf space and privacy are high on your list, 2603 Highway 77 in Russellville is worth a look.Se...
08/07/2026

🏡 OPEN HOUSE THIS SATURDAY

If space and privacy are high on your list, 2603 Highway 77 in Russellville is worth a look.

Set on 5.13 wooded acres, this brick traditional offers 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 4,651 square feet, including a huge 2,216-square-foot open upstairs area that could work as a game room, office, guest space or just about anything else you need.

The home also features a new roof, new HVAC units, new kitchen appliances, new flooring, fresh interior and exterior paint, a two-car garage and an on-site shooting range.

📍 2603 Highway 77, Russellville
📅 Saturday, August 8
⏰ 11AM-1PM
💲 $599,900

Come by, walk the property and see just how much space this one offers in person.

Listed by Brenda Hunt - CRC Realty | 256-320-3572
Hosted by Benjamin Newbern - CRC Realty | 256-762-9436

🏡 OPEN HOUSE — SATURDAY, AUGUST 8 | 11 AM–1 PM📍 2603 Highway 77, RussellvilleFive-plus wooded acres, a brick traditional...
08/04/2026

🏡 OPEN HOUSE — SATURDAY, AUGUST 8 | 11 AM–1 PM

📍 2603 Highway 77, Russellville

Five-plus wooded acres, a brick traditional with room to actually spread out, and something you rarely see: a private shooting range on the property. If you’ve been looking for space, privacy, and plenty of extras, this one deserves a closer look.

4 bedrooms | 3 bathrooms | 4,651 sq. ft.
2,216 sq. ft. of open bonus space upstairs

Recent improvements include a new roof, updated HVAC systems, new kitchen appliances, fresh paint, and new flooring.

💲 Offered at $599,900

Come walk the property Saturday. The acreage, privacy, and sheer amount of usable space are best appreciated in person.

Listed by:
Brenda Hunt - CRC Realty | 📞 256-320-3572

Hosted by:
Benjamin Newbern - CRC Realty | 📞 256-762-9436

07/31/2026

Sometimes buyers just need a sign. 🐦🏡

When the universe speaks, I listen — and what I usually hear is a payment you can live with, an inspection that doesn’t scare you, and a house that fits the life you’re actually living.

That’s the real sign.

My name is Ben, and I sell homes.

Benjamin Newbern - CRC Realty | 256-762-9436

Your weekend in the Shoals is almost here! 🎉From youth softball and farmers markets to Killen Founder’s Day, local histo...
07/30/2026

Your weekend in the Shoals is almost here! 🎉

From youth softball and farmers markets to Killen Founder’s Day, local history, live music, arts, and fireworks, there’s plenty happening around the Shoals this weekend.

📅 Friday, July 31–Sunday, August 2
📍 Florence • Killen • Sheffield • Tuscumbia

Save this post, share it with a friend, and make plans to get out and enjoy something local this weekend!

Event details can change, so check with the organizer before heading out.

Benjamin Newbern - CRC Realty | 256-762-9436

07/27/2026

There's a point in every for-sale-by-owner where it stops being a project and starts being a second job. Usually about six weeks in. You've answered the same three questions forty times, you've held the house ready for people who didn't show, and the sign's been out there long enough that the neighbors have stopped asking.

You don't have to keep doing it alone. That's the whole pitch.

I'll come by, walk it with you, and give you a straight read on where it stands. If you'd rather keep going on your own after that, you'll at least know what you're up against.

Benjamin Newbern - CRC Realty | 256-762-9436

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2134 Helton Drive
Florence, AL
35630

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