If any investor has stood the test of time, it is Warren Buffett, and with good reason. For years, the “Oracle of Omaha” has had a rock-star-like presence in the investing world. His annual Berkshire Hathaway shareholders meeting draws thousands of loyal fans who are investors.

The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) declined 12% during the next five trading days, leaving the index 19% below the record high reached in February. Ahead of that tariff-driven market crash, Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway made two interesting capital allocation decisions in the fourth quarter.

Rising home prices, down payment expectations, elevated mortgage rates, and closing costs have made it challenging for first-time homeowners to enter the housing market. As the size of the average U.S.