Helene Rexing, Realtor

7 days on the market! So excited for my Sellers and the Buyers! 🏡

Hope to see you tomorrow! Join us for a beer and help out at the same time 🍻😀
https://www.familypromiselowercapefearnc.org/wish-list

Join us this Thursday!
✨Shine on Local✨

📆 Thursday, March 2nd from 5-7pm
🍻Happy Hour
👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 benefitting
📍3130 Randall Pkwy | Wilmington, NC

We are so excited to bring this event back and look forward to celebrating and giving back to our community together, supporting local businesses and saying thank you to YOU – our clients! Enjoy a drink on us while benefiting a wonderful cause, The Family Promise of the Lower Cape Fear. Family Promise provides emergency shelter to families facing a homeless crisis and transitional housing to families that are victims of domestic violence. They aim to ensure every child has a safe place to call home 🫶🏠

Don’t forget to bring an item from their much needed supplies list! Link in bio!

See you there!🍺

Wishing everyone a Happy and Healthy 2023!

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