Slowing labor market creates new hurdle for first-time homebuyers facing affordability squeeze

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Source: www.foxbusiness.com · Section: business-tech · Bias: Right · Published: Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:26:56 GMT

High mortgage rates and a weakening labor market are squeezing first-time homebuyers who struggle to save for down payments as wages fail to keep pace with inflation.