Berkshire Hathaway Acquires Taylor Morrison in Major Housing Bet

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Berkshire Hathaway has acquired Taylor Morrison Home Corp., marking CEO Greg Abel's first major deal and a significant expansion into the US homebuilding market. The acquisition makes Berkshire one of the largest US homebuilders, trailing only D.R. Horton, Lennar, and PulteGroup based on 2025 closings. The move extends Berkshire's housing empire, which already includes Clayton Homes, real estate brokerages, and building materials, giving it exposure to nearly every stage of the homebuying economy. Taylor Morrison CEO Sheryl Palmer will remain in her role, and the combined entity aims to become a top-three builder in every market it serves. The deal reflects long-term optimism for housing despite high mortgage rates, with analysts noting Berkshire's patient capital and potential synergies in factory-built components that could cut costs by about $6,200 per home.