Warren Buffett, chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, which reported a US$24 million pre-tax loss from "real estate brokerage and other" items in the first quarter.
Dearth of first-time buyers holds back housing rebound in US
Despite favourable interest rates, difficulty in obtaining financing deters purchases
Warren Buffett, chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, which reported a US$24 million pre-tax loss from "real estate brokerage and other" items in the first quarter.