Can You Use Your 401K for a Down Payment on a Home Without Getting...
It's not uncommon for homebuyers to tap into their 401K or other savings when coming up with a down payment. Buying a house is...
What are the Potential Pitfalls of Short Sales and Foreclosures
Short sales and foreclosures can be very tempting for buyers looking to score a great deal on a house. However, they can also come...
What can be Done to Bring More Businesses/Employers to Mint Hill
Mint Hill is a growing city and certainly has attracted new businesses and employers over the past decade. Even though it has become an...
How to Save Thousands of Dollars in Interest on Your Mortgage
After buying a house, it's time to figure out how to deal with your mortgage and the monthly payment. Most commonly, home buyers will...
How to Prepare Your Home for Winter Weather
The winter is here and while it may not be so harsh in the Mint Hill area, you should still prepare your home for...
2019 – What’s in Store for the Mint Hill Real Estate Market
North Carolina is expected to offer some of the hottest real estate markets in the county for 2019. Charlotte was named at the fourth...
1031 Exchange – What is it and How Does it Work
A 1031 Exchange may also be called a Like-Kind Exchange or a Starker Exchange. Regardless of the name it's called by, it's a tax-deferment...
How to Spot Market Trends & What They Mean to Sellers
Spotting the trends in the real estate market can tell you when it's time to sell or when it's time to buy. It can...
How will the 2019 Mecklenburg County Re-evaluation Affect Your Property Tax Bill
Next year, Mecklenburg County will be doing a full countywide revaluation. This may sound confusing and you may not know what it's all about...
Assessed Value Versus Market Value – What is the Difference
It's common for both buyers and sellers to have misconceptions when it comes to the assessed value and market value of a home. These...
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Family fun around town
Thursday, February 14
Valentine’s Day
Family Story Time will be held at 11:15 a.m. at the Mint Hill Library.
Saturday, February 16
In honor of Black History Month,...
Here’s why you don’t want your child using e-cigarettes
1 in 5 high school students and 1 in 20 middle school students currently use e-cigarettes
By Kristen Barnhardt
As e-cigarette use among teens hits epidemic proportions,...
Make a List
Social media, especially Facebook can be taxing on our mental health.
One way to reduce that is by using the lists feature.
Both Facebook and Twitter...
Mint Hill Police Department receives recognition award
A first year recognition award was presented to Chief Tim W. Ledford of the Mint Hill Police Department. The award was presented by Dale...
Local High School Basketball Roundup
Independence Patriots fall to Bulldogs at home 54-52. The Patriots lost a tough basketball game on their home court on Tuesday night. They defeated...
Featured articles
Clear Cut Direction helps teen and tween girls to reach their potential
“Clear Cut Direction: Helping you grow.” This is the name and mission of Mint Hill Mom Lea Oglesby’s teen and tween life coaching business.
Oglesby’s...
Queen’s Grant Latin students eat like Romans
At the beginning of February, Queen’s Grant Latin teacher Ben Henkel undertook an unexpected lesson with his Latin students: they made fresh pasta together.
If...
6 Tips from Doctors for a Healthier Heart
(StatePoint) February is American Heart Month, and an excellent reminder that there are many easy steps you can take to improve your heart health.
Unfortunately,...
Matthews American Legion Post 235 Hosts Spaghetti Dinner
Matthews American Legion Post 235 hosted their first Spaghetti Dinner recently at the Masonic Lodge located in downtown Matthews. The Post membership of veterans...
Wayback Burgers open in Mint Hill
On Friday, February 1, Wayback Burgers officially opened its doors to Mint Hill!
The “fast casual” burger joint located in the new strip mall between...
