It’s not an easy time to be a developer, even in South Florida, one of the stronger real estate markets in the country.

Over the past week, we reported on the challenges facing developer Alirio Torrealba, who is at the center of more than a dozen lawsuits from lenders; the Magic City’s sinking skyline; the oversaturated branded condo pipeline (at least 15,000 units underway); and the death of a nearly $200 million condo buyout deal in West Palm Beach.

Torrealba, founder and CEO of MG Developer, is fighting to hang onto some properties, while admitting defeat on others (he hired brokers to list other sites in Miami). As interest rates rose, an oversupply of apartments slowed leasing and forced a drop in rents. That affected his ability to raise money, and he failed to line up new debt. Torrealba was the victim of bad timing, a lesson many developers have learned during Miami’s busts. But he’s not giving up, and Torrealba has the support of a number of developers who have called or texted him, offering words of encouragement and welcoming him to “the club” of South Florida development.

Farther north, Orlando developer Chuck Whittall’s firm canceled its contract for a nearly $200 million buyout of a waterfront co-op building in West Palm Beach. Whittall, founder and CEO of Unicorp National Developments, terminated the contract for the 140-unit La Fontana at 2800 North Flagler Drive, on the eve of his deposit becoming non-refundable, according to sources. He sought an extension on the deal. Another buyer will likely step in, but the co-op board will have to start the notoriously challenging process all over again.

We also analyzed the branded condo market. Across South Florida, 66 branded projects are planned, under construction or recently completed. All developers I spoke to agreed: the market is oversaturated, with roughly 40 brands in the mix. (Check out a map of the projects here.)

Hospitality branded projects are typically the easiest sell, because buyers can physically test out the brand. But there are only so many hospitality brands to pick from, although more announcements are expected this year. So developers have branched outside the box, tapping fashion brands, luxury car makers, and even watch brands.

As developer Bippy Siegel put it, “the market has been polluted by brands that don’t have soul.”

Speaking of condo towers… A new report that follows up on research released last year shows new luxury high-rises are settling at uneven rates, which could lead to long-term structural damage and increased maintenance and insurance costs. This is called differential settlement, which leads to tilting buildings that often result in major structural issues — think cracked pipes and facades, uneven driveways and warped floors.

The new research said this can affect neighboring buildings as well, and experts suggest that government officials reexamine the current high-rise permitting process and consider implementing a moratorium on narrow high-rises.