At the same time, Florida homeowners have fewer legal protections than they did a decade ago. These weakened consumer protections have left many homeowners vulnerable — particularly retirees who can’t easily restart financially if a project collapses. And there’s often little recourse when builders abandon a project.From April 1, 2026 through April 1, 2030, Florida is expected to add an average of 305,953 net new residents per year, or about 838 a day, which is fueling a construction boom — and attracting b ...