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Weekly mortgage applications take a hit as mortgage rates tick up

The refinance boom took a step back last week, bringing down total mortgage applications. Mortgage application volume decreased 6.4% from the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. Read Article

Wed, 19 Feb 2020 04:00:23 PST

Tesla ordered to halt work on German factory amid anger over chopping down trees

Environmental activists are concerned by Tesla's plan to chop down trees to clear land for its new Gigafactory. Read Article

Mon, 17 Feb 2020 04:51:05 PST

T. Rowe Price's investment in WeWork is their fault: Walter Isaacson

CNBC's "Closing Bell" team discusses the problems plaguing WeWork with Walter Isaacson, advisory partner at Perella Weinberg and CNBC contributor, and Mike Isaac, technology reporter with The New York Times. Read Article

Fri, 14 Feb 2020 12:46:31 PST

Here's which renovation projects create the biggest boost in home resale value

CNBC's Diana Olick details which renovation projects will give sellers the best returns in 2020. Read Article

Fri, 14 Feb 2020 08:39:43 PST

These home renovations provide the biggest returns

Americans are moving much less frequently. Mobility is actually at a record low. That is fueling strong growth in the home remodeling market. But not all renovation investments yield equal payback. Read Article

Fri, 14 Feb 2020 08:37:34 PST

Caribbean-like lagoons give homebuyers the benefits of the beach without the risk

Crystal Lagoons began building these massive oases in South America and the Middle East, and is now expanding into the U.S. at a fast clip. Read Article

Thu, 13 Feb 2020 05:01:02 PST

Crystal Lagoons is disrupting beach-front real estate

Crystal Lagoons is building man-made, Caribbean-like lagoons with white sandy beaches and water sports, away from the actual coasts of the U.S. It is a multinational company that has developed and patented new technologies, allowing it to build and maintain crystal clear lagoons of unlimited sizes at a low cost. Read Article

Thu, 13 Feb 2020 05:01:02 PST

Small Business Services chief: Revenues in Chinatown down 40% due to coronavirus

Gregg Bishop, commissioner of New York City's Department of Small Business Services, and Jim McGregor, chairman of the greater China region at APCO Worldwide and a former chairman of the American Chamber of Commerce in China, join "Squawk Box" to discuss the business impact of the coronavirus outbreak. Read Article

Thu, 13 Feb 2020 05:00:15 PST

Low mortgage rates spark refinance boom

CNBC's Diana Olick reports on weekly mortgage application data. Read Article

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 04:24:25 PST

Mini-mortgage refinance boom continues as coronavirus keeps rates low

Mortgage lenders were busy last week, but mostly with current homeowners looking to take advantage of low mortgage rates. Total mortgage application volume increased 1.1% compared with the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's seasonally adjusted index. Read Article

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 07:22:16 PST

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