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Berkshire Taylor Morrison bet suggests housing market has bottomed
The announcement of a megadeal between Berkshire Hathaway and top 10, publicly traded homebuilder Taylor Morrison Home came as a surprise to most in the industry. The consensus, however, is that it makes perfect sense and may signal…
Berkshire Hathaway buys Taylor Morrison for $6.8 billion. Buffett touts
Berkshire Hathaway agreed Sunday to acquire homebuilder Taylor Morrison Home in a $6.8 billion deal, deepening the conglomerate's bet on the U.S. housing market after a prolonged downturn.The Omaha, Nebraska-based company will pay $72.50…
Mortgage rates are easing slightly, but homebuyers are retreating
Prospective buyers depart an open house in Rancho Cucamonga, California, US, on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Kyle Grillot | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesMortgage rates finally eased a bit last week, but it was not enough to light a fire under…
Higher mortgage rates push application denial rates up: St. Louis Fed
Catherine Delahaye | Digitalvision | Getty ImagesHigher interest rates do more than just deter potential homebuyers — they may also block consumers from qualifying for a mortgage, according to new research.The rate of denials in loan…
Florida passes $250,000 homestead exemption that could erase property taxes
Fox News real estate contributor Katrina Campins joins ‘Varney & Co.’ to discuss Florida’s housing boom, the blue state wealth exodus and why soaring luxury demand is pricing out first-time homebuyers. As Americans continue to…
How to reduce your homeowners insurance premiums
Residents watch as a wildfire moves down a hill at Runkle Canyon Park on May 19, 2026, in Simi Valley, California. Kayla Bartkowski | Los Angeles Times | Getty ImagesHomeowners insurance costs have risen sharply for many people around…
Greg Abel just made his first big deal as Berkshire CEO. Why Warren Buffett
Greg Abel, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, meets with shareholders at the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting in Omaha, NE on May 1, 2026.David A. Grogan | CNBCGreg Abel's first major acquisition as Berkshire Hathaway CEO looks a…
Mortgage refinance demand drops 18%
Homes in Rancho Cucamonga, California, US, on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Kyle Grillot | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesMortgage rates continued their climb last week, making it harder for current homeowners to save on a refinance. Potential…
Manhattan rent hits all-time high as Jersey City prices fall in 2026
FOX Business' Madison Alworth joins 'Varney & Co.' to break down Zohran Mamdani’s housing plan as critics warn regulations and property seizure threats could drive capital from NYC. If you want to know how to fix America’s…
Homeowners insurance costs have soared. Here’s why
A construction worker works at a new house being built in Alhambra, California, on March 19, 2026.Frederic J. Brown | Afp | Getty ImagesHomeowners insurance costs have been rising fast in the U.S. — and policyholders are taking notice.…