Yahoo Finance analysis indicates that Greg Abel, the new CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, acquired homebuilder Taylor Morrison Home for $6.8 billion in May this year, a move seen as a bet on the homebuilding sector. Despite the current US pending home sales index being near its second-lowest point in history, down 36% from 2021, Berkshire still held approximately $365 billion in cash at the end of Q2 2026. Analysts believe this acquisition is a long-term strategic integration rather than a short-term market timing choice.