房价走向基本已定，下半年楼市或出现4大趋势，买不买房清楚了？

Core Insights - The current real estate market is experiencing significant fluctuations, leading to confusion among potential homebuyers regarding whether to purchase now or wait [1] - The market is witnessing a shift from an "incremental market" to a "stock market," indicating a fundamental change in the real estate development model [1] Group 1: Market Trends - The first major trend is the increasing urban differentiation, with first and second-tier cities showing signs of recovery while third and fourth-tier cities remain under pressure. In June 2025, new residential prices in first-tier cities rose by 0.6%, while second-tier cities saw a 0.2% increase, and third and fourth-tier cities experienced a decline of 0.3% [3][4] - The second trend involves a shift in housing demand structure, with first-time homebuyers and those seeking improved living conditions becoming the dominant groups. In the first half of 2025, first-time buyers accounted for 45.2% of purchasers, while improvement-driven buyers made up 38.7% [4][6] - The third trend highlights the clear differentiation among real estate companies, with leading developers gaining market share. By mid-2025, the top 20 real estate companies accounted for 52.3% of total market sales, an increase of 7.6 percentage points from the previous year [6][7] - The fourth trend indicates a rise in the activity of the existing housing market, with second-hand home transactions making up 63.7% of total residential transactions in major cities by mid-2025, up 5.2 percentage points from the previous year [7][10] Group 2: Recommendations for Buyers - For first-time homebuyers, it is suggested that if they are in first or strong second-tier cities with sufficient down payment and stable repayment ability, the second half of 2025 may present a favorable time to enter the market [7][10] - Improvement-driven buyers are advised to adopt a "sell first, buy later" strategy to manage risks effectively. When selecting new homes, attention should be paid to the developer's qualifications and project details [10][11] - Investors are cautioned to be more prudent in the current market environment, focusing on core areas in cities with sustained population inflow and solid industrial foundations, prioritizing scarce resources like school district and subway properties [10][12]