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1 month ago | bankrate.com | Mia Taylor |Chris Jennings |Thomas Brock

A flat fee in real estate is a charge that home sellers pay to have their home listed on the market. In a flat-fee model, a real estate agent charges a fixed rate for their services rather than a commission based on the final sale price of your home. Flat-fees can help save money when selling a home but you may not get the same level of service that’s provided by a commission-based agent. What is a flat fee?

2 months ago | bankrate.com | Andrew Dehan |Chris Jennings

Actions by President Donald Trump and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) have resulted in a multitude of layoffs. While there is no official tally of layoffs, as of Feb. 12, around 75,000 federal employees have accepted a deferred resignation plan, according to a report from the Associated Press, citing the Office of Personnel Management (OPM).

2 months ago | bankrate.com | Meaghan Hunt |Chris Jennings

The Texas economy continues to grow, and an influx of residents has pushed home prices up. As of January 2025, the number of homes for sale was up 13.6 percent year-over-year, presenting more inventory for buyers than has been available over much of the last five years. If you’re a first-time homebuyer in the state, the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) and other organizations oversee several programs that could help you more easily afford a home.

Dec 12, 2024 | shieldsgazette.com | Chris Jennings

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowA South Tyneside optician which has been serving the community since 1926 has been shortlisted for a national award. S Walton Eyecare has been named as one of 25 finalists in the SightCare Awards, and is up against three other practices from Newcastle, Norfolk and Shropshire for the Community Practice of the Year award for dedication to eyecare in their local community.

Aug 14, 2024 | shieldsgazette.com | Chris Jennings

Watch more of our videos on Shots! and live on Freeview channel 276Visit Shots! nowInability to access dental care is the single biggest reason patients now call 111, a local dental industry leader has revealed. Jennifer Owen, Chair of the Northern Region Local Dental Committee including Gateshead and South of Tyne, said there were an increasing number of patients who have now had a number of years without any routine dental care.