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Higher construction costs due to labor rates may reduce profit margins for real estate developers, negatively impacting their stock prices.
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JLL reports that construction costs for real estate projects in 2026 could increase by up to 5% because of rising labor wages. This cost increase may affect property developers, buyers, and the overall real estate market by potentially raising housing prices and slowing project completions.