Buffett’s successor says Americans are ‘struggling’ after $6.8B housing bet. Turn the ‘bumpy road’ into real wealth now

Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel has noted that America's housing market is suffering and Americans are struggling as a result, according to a CNBC report (1). Warren Buffett's successor highlighted that the current crisis is different from the long-term need for housing. Berkshire Hathaway had recently acquired Taylor Morrison, a homebuilder, for $6.8 billion (3).

While the conglomerate sees potential in Taylor Morrison becoming a strong asset over the next five to 10 years, the immediate housing market is facing challenges. Higher mortgage rates and increased land acquisition costs have made it difficult for both buyers and builders. Freddie Mac estimates that the country is short around 3.7 million homes (4).

Despite these challenges, Berkshire Hathaway sees the long-term demand for homes and is investing in it. Investors can pursue this long-term demand through different types of properties and investment structures. Fractional investing platforms like Arrived and mogul offer more accessible starting points for investing in rental properties.

Arrived allows investors to start with as little as $100, and mogul offers fractional ownership in blue-chip rental properties, with an average annual internal rate of return of 18.8% and average cash-on-cash yields between 10% and 12%. Accredited investors can also access private commercial, multifamily, hospitality, and mixed-use projects through Realberry, which reported $3.4 billion in assets under management as of January 2026.