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The current situation bears striking similarities to the pre-crash era of the late 2000s, where speculative investments fueled a housing bubble. Homebuilders and investors who anticipated ongoing migration as seen during the pandemic are now finding themselves facing an oversupply of rental properties and declining demand. Industry reports from major homebuilders, including Lenar and D.R. Horton, have pointed to a weakening Florida market, driving them to reduce prices significantly.