Berkshire Hathaway Got a Sweet Deal on Alphabet Stock

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Berkshire Hathaway’s $6.8 billion deal to acquire a major home builder reflects its conviction that the housing market will shake off its long slump and recover as it always has Berkshire Is Convinced the American Dream of Homeownership Will Stay Alive Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) (BRK.B) announced on May 31 that it will acquire Taylor Morrison Home Corporation (TMHC) in an all‑cash deal valued at about $6.8 billion. This is Greg Abel’s first major acquisition since he took over from Warren Buffett as CEO earlier in 2026. The transaction lands at an important moment for the U.S.