Blame Instagram, reality TV or a hyper-competitive industry, but being a successful broker often means engaging in a constant pursuit of pretty. Americans are spending more money than ever on beauty ...

GOBankingRates tapped the insights of two Compass real estate experts to identify renovations buyers want the most in 2026.

When it comes to residential real estate, no one wants to buy ugly. You want to focus on pretty things. When investing in commercial real estate, however, the same principles don’t necessarily apply.

The shabbiest street in midtown Manhattan is the Avenue of the Americas, still known to Manhattanites by its old name, Sixth Avenue. Its hole-in-the-wall souvenir shops, cut-rate stores, bars, and ...