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business1 month ago•23 min saved

Berkshire Bets Big on Housing, Snapping Up Taylor Morrison for $8.5B

Berkshire Hathaway, led by Greg Abel, is paying about $8.5 billion for Taylor Morrison (TMHC) at roughly 8x EBITDA to take a large homebuilder private, a contrarian bet given a housing slowdown but anchored by a roughly 4-million-unit US shortage and a high-margin mortgage origination and title-insurance business Berkshire can cross-sell through its existing housing operations; Berkshire’s roughly $400 billion cash pile makes the deal a relatively small balance-sheet dent while signaling a patient, long-term capital-allocation stance.

via 24/7 Wall St.|

#berkshire-hathaway #business #greg-abel

business1 month ago•2 min saved

Mortgage rates push to a fresh high on war-driven bond yields

The 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose to 6.75%, the highest since July 31, up 7 basis points as bond yields climb amid Iran-related uncertainty. Higher rates mean a $420,000 home with 20% down would have monthly principal and interest of about $2,179, up from $2,012. Despite the rate jump, April pending home sales rose year over year, with buyers showing cautious optimism. Homebuilders remain active, supported by rate buydowns, and analysts say rates could ease if the conflict subsides.

via CNBC|

#bond-yields #business #homebuilders

business8 months ago•2 min saved

Construction Industry Faces Rising Costs Amid Labor and Policy Challenges

Labor shortages, tariffs, and rising costs are significantly impacting the homebuilding industry, leading to a projected decline in single-family housing starts and increased construction expenses, while multifamily construction remains strong.

via Baton Rouge Business Report|

#business #construction-costs #homebuilders

business9 months ago•2 min saved

U.S. New-Home Sales Surge to 3-Year High Amid Market Optimism

US new-home sales unexpectedly surged by 20.5% in August to the fastest pace since early 2022, driven by aggressive price cuts and sales incentives from builders, reducing inventory and boosting median prices, despite ongoing affordability concerns and a volatile monthly data trend.

via Bloomberg.com|

#business #homebuilders #housing-market

economy11 months ago•3 min saved

U.S. Housing Market Faces Widespread Declines and Builder Retreats

Top economist Mark Zandi warns that the weakening housing market, characterized by declining home sales, falling home prices, and reduced homebuilding activity, is becoming a significant drag on the overall economy, with high mortgage rates and increased supply contributing to the downturn.

via Fortune|

#economic-growth #economy #home-prices

business11 months ago•2 min saved

US Homebuilder Confidence Slightly Rises Amid Market Adjustments

Homebuilders are reducing prices at the highest rate in three years due to weakening demand and affordability issues, despite slight improvements in builder confidence driven by recent tax relief measures. The NAHB index remains below 50, indicating negative sentiment, with 38% of builders cutting prices and buyer traffic at a two-year low, signaling ongoing challenges in the housing market.

via CNBC|

#business #homebuilders #housing-market

real-estate11 months ago•3 min saved

U.S. Homebuilders Cut Prices Amid Pessimism and Slight Confidence Boost

Home-builder confidence slightly increased in July amid ongoing weak demand, high interest rates, and economic uncertainty. Builders are offering significant incentives and price cuts—up to 5% on average—to attract buyers, with 38% reducing prices, the highest since 2022. Despite some optimism about current sales and future expectations, traffic from prospective buyers remains low, indicating a sluggish housing market that could impact home construction for the rest of 2025.

via MarketWatch|

#confidence-index #homebuilders #housing-market

business1 year ago•8 min saved

Record High Inventory of New Homes Amid Slumping Sales and Rising Prices

The US housing market is experiencing a significant oversupply of new single-family homes, with inventory levels reaching their highest since 2007, while sales continue to decline. Homebuilders are reducing prices and increasing incentives, such as mortgage-rate buydowns, to stimulate sales amid a challenging market characterized by falling profit margins and regional disparities. The surge in inventory, especially in the South, combined with lower sales and price adjustments, indicates a tough environment for homebuilders and homeowners alike.

via Wolf Street|

#business #homebuilders #housing-market

real-estate1 year ago•3 min saved

Homebuilder Confidence Dips Amid Rising Economic Uncertainty

Home-builder confidence has dropped to a two-year low as high interest rates and elevated home prices deter buyers, leading builders to slash prices and offer more incentives, with 37% reducing prices in June—the highest since 2022—while housing inventory increases and demand remains weak, suggesting a challenging period ahead for the housing market.

via MarketWatch|

#buyer-confidence #homebuilders #housing-market

finance1 year ago•2 min saved

Key Market Movers to Watch in Next Trading Session

Tuesday's stock market session is set to be influenced by key earnings reports from Walmart and Lowe's, both of which have seen significant stock gains in 2024. Homebuilder stocks are under pressure due to rising lumber prices, with notable declines in companies like Pultegroup and D.R. Horton. Meanwhile, Electronic Arts and Take-Two Interactive have reached new highs, and SpaceX's upcoming Starship launch is a significant event for investors, particularly those in Cathie Wood's ARK Venture Fund.

via CNBC|

#electronic-arts #finance #homebuilders

real-estate1 year ago•8 min saved

Homebuilders Navigate Surplus and Surge in Buyer Interest

Homebuilders are increasingly renting out new homes instead of selling them due to a surplus of unsold inventory and challenging market conditions. Despite a high supply of newly completed homes, builders are reluctant to cut prices amid rising mortgage rates and affordability issues for buyers. Instead, they are turning to the rental market, converting homes to rentals or selling them to investors specializing in single-family rentals. This strategy provides builders with an alternative revenue stream and helps manage inventory, as the demand for rentals remains strong.

via Business Insider|

#homebuilders #housing-market #mortgage-rates

economy1 year ago•2 min saved

Trump's Election Win Sparks Mortgage Rate Surge and Housing Market Concerns

Following Donald Trump's presidential victory, U.S. mortgage rates have surged, with the 30-year fixed mortgage rate reaching 7.13%, the highest since July. This rise is linked to an increase in the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield, which mortgage rates tend to follow. Consequently, housing stocks, including major builders like Lennar and D.R. Horton, have fallen sharply. The National Association of Home Builders expressed optimism about working with the new administration to address housing supply and affordability issues. Despite rising rates, existing home sales have increased due to higher inventory levels.

via CNBC|

#economy #homebuilders #housingmarket

real-estate2 years ago•2 min saved

"Homebuilder Sentiment Hits Seven-Month Low Amid High Mortgage Rates"

Homebuilder sentiment has dropped to its lowest level since December due to persistently high mortgage rates, with the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index falling to 42 in July. High borrowing costs have deterred both buyers and sellers, leading to a six-month low in new-home sales. However, easing inflation may prompt the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates by the end of the year, potentially improving conditions for home buyers and builders. Despite the challenges, sales expectations for the next six months have slightly improved.

via Yahoo Finance|

#federal-reserve #homebuilders #housing-market

financeeconomy2 years ago•1 min saved

"S&P 500 Dips Below 5100 as Big Tech Drives Stock Market Decline"

Homebuilder stocks fell as the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index remained flat in April, indicating potential demand growth but hesitancy due to uncertainty about interest rates. The higher-than-expected inflation print last week led investors to scale back rate cut expectations, with mortgage rates rising to 6.88%. Builders pulled back slightly on cutting home prices, and the use of sales incentives ticked down to 57% in April from 60% in March.

via Yahoo Finance|

#federal-reserve #financeeconomy #homebuilders

financeeconomy2 years ago•1 min saved

"Stocks Fluctuate Amid Rising Bond Yields and Mideast Tensions: Live Updates"

Homebuilder stocks fell as the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index remained flat in April, indicating potential demand growth but hesitance from buyers due to uncertainty over interest rates. The flat confidence level among builders reflects how prospective buyers and sellers are staying put amid high home prices and limited housing stock. Higher-than-expected inflation last week led investors to scale back rate cut expectations, while mortgage rates have risen, reaching 6.88% for the 30-year fixed rate. Builders have slightly reduced home prices and sales incentives, anticipating future rate cuts and moderation in mortgage rates in the second half of the year.

via Yahoo Finance|

#federal-reserve #financeeconomy #homebuilders