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New York City's Corcoran Group expanding into Frankfurt, Germany

The Corcoran Group, a New York City real estate brokerage, said Thursday that it has opened a new operation in one of Germany's largest cities.

Stanley Martin buys smaller counterpart Windsor Homes in North Carolina

A company focused on building single-family houses in North Carolina will become part of Stanley Martin Homes as it continues to expand its presence in the South.

Roundup: Exterior upgrades have highest return on investment; Real estate asset values rise; and more news

Exterior home updates earn highest resale return, report says

Two more property insurers enter Florida market

Two new property and casualty insurance companies plan to do business in Florida, a move that will help keep rates stable for all homeowners in the Sunshine State, regulators say.

Mortgage broker launches $10 million-loan program for luxury properties

A technology-driven lender is launching a large loan program for buying luxury properties.

Four questions to an agent: In a hot Illinois market, Kelli Wensky uses thoughtful staging to help close big deals

The market moves so quickly in Rockford, Illinois, that agent Kelli Wensky of Dickerson and Nieman requires buyers to send her their “no regret price” when making an offer.

Roundup: Selling costs higher than expected; Millennials make up almost 50% of mortgage inquiries

Selling a home can cost nearly $70,000, survey suggests

United Real Estate subsidiary in Kansas City acquires local brokerage, forms luxury division

One of the country’s largest brokerages is expanding further into the Midwest by acquiring Kansas City, Missouri-based SunWest Real Estate Advisors.

Roundup: Insurance makes up 7% of homeownership costs; Material costs hamper construction

Insurance makes up about 7% of homeownership costs