Working in the Eastland Mall area...where to live? (Matthews: renting, lawyers)

[momtothree]

My cousins are possibly moving here. He is in the last round of interviews for a job in the Eastland Mall area on Albemarle Road.

They have 2 elementary aged kids. What areas would they consider if they wanted a short commute. (15 min or less) I already suggested Matthews as I am familiar with that. They are renting at first since they have to sell their house back home. Their budget is under $2K monthly and need at least 3 bedrooms and great schools. They aren't rural type folks but don't want to be in the city either. They like the surburbs with shopping ideally.

[Suncc49]

Matthews/Mint Hill

Check out Farmwood in Mint Hill.

[momtothree]

Originally Posted by Suncc49

Matthews/Mint Hill

Check out Farmwood in Mint Hill.

Are the elementary schools good there? Is that in between Margaret Wallace and Lawyers south of Albemarle? That's what google maps is telling me.