First-time homebuyers have struggled with the housing market over the last few years, as affordability worsened and the ...

After the Covid housing market boom —fueled by exceptionally low mortgage rates and competitive deals— mortgage rates began to surge. Rates doubled from 3.5% in January to 7% in November 2022 ...

Berkshire Hathaway doubles down on housing with fresh stakes in DHI, NVR, LEN. Amidst climbing mortgage rates, Berkshire's homebuilder bet may signal brighter days ahead for the sector.

Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, may have his sights set on a strong housing market recovery.. What Happened: With existing-home sales falling for the 12th ...

OMAHA, Neb., May 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Clayton, a leading national builder of single-family attainable housing, showcased its innovative portfolio of homes at the annual Berkshire Hathaway ...

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices is one of the world’s fastest-growing residential real estate brokerage franchise networks, with more than 50,000 real estate professionals, nearly 1,500 offices ...

Revenue: +48% Pretax earnings: +129% Notes: Berkshire operates the nation's largest residential real-estate brokerage firm, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, along with one of the largest ...

Berkshire Hathaway capitalized on resurgent demand for housing, furniture, construction materials, cars, microchips, and private-jet trips in 2021. Business Insider My Markets Watchlist ...

Berkshire Stands Out as Market Seeks Stability. Berkshire Hathaway's ability to generate positive returns while the broader market struggled in early 2025 highlights its distinct characteristics.

As shown in the chart below, Berkshire shares gained 17.3% in 2025 through April 24, compared with a loss of 6.4% for Vanguard 500 Index VFINX, a proxy for the overall equity market.

Berkshire Hathaway B (BRK.B) closed at $480.48 in the latest trading session, marking a -1.86% move from the prior day. The stock trailed the S&P 500, which registered a daily gain of 0.48%.