Warren Buffett is commonly regarded as the one of the greatest investors in American history. After repurchasing Berkshire stock in 24 consecutive quarters, Buffett did not to buy back stock in the third and fourth quarters of 2024.

After a decade of stability, the housing market became more volatile when inflation and mortgage rates started surging in 2022. Rising housing prices and mortgage rates have raised the cost of homeownership,

Warren Buffett has warned shareholders his time is nearly up, talked up his successor, and taken steps to protect Berkshire Hathaway and his legacy.