The Bad PlaceUS Top News and Analysis | Berkshire Hathaway makes $6.8 billion housing bet with Taylor Morrison deal
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Berkshire Hathaway announced a $6.8 billion cash acquisition of homebuilder Taylor Morrison, paying $72.50 per share—a 24 % premium to the closing price—valuing the combined entity at about $8.5 billion including debt. The deal, slated to close in the second half of 2026, marks one of the first major strategic moves under new CEO Greg Abel, Warren Buffett’s successor, and reflects Berkshire’s confidence that the U.S. housing cycle will rebound despite high mortgage rates and affordability pressures. By adding Taylor Morrison to its existing housing portfolio— which already includes Clayton Homes, various building‑product firms, and the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices brokerage network—Berkshire aims to unify its site‑built homebuilding operations into a larger platform that can deliver homeownership to more Americans.
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