Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the real estate sector, specifically recommending China Merchants Shekou's issuance of 1 billion yuan in medium-term notes [2]. Core Insights - The real estate sector index increased by 3.9% in the 33rd week, ranking 6th among 31 primary industry sectors [8]. - New home transactions in 20 monitored cities decreased by 21% year-on-year, while second-hand home transactions in 11 cities saw a slight decline of 2% year-on-year [21][29]. - The report emphasizes the importance of effective policies and broad fiscal measures to support the market, with a focus on urban village renovations and inventory management [29]. Summary by Sections Industry Basic Data - The total number of listed companies in the real estate sector is 107, with a total market capitalization of 1,198.27 billion yuan and a circulating market capitalization of 1,148.68 billion yuan [2]. Sales Performance - In the 33rd week, the average daily transaction area for new homes in 20 cities was 20.0 million square meters, reflecting a 2% decrease from the previous week and a 21% decrease year-on-year [19]. - The total transaction area for new homes in the first seven months of the year was 63.8 million square meters, down 8% year-on-year [21]. Financing Activities - Most bond issuances in the week were from local state-owned enterprises, with China Merchants Shekou and Poly Real Estate issuing the largest amounts [27][28]. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on companies with strong product moats, stable rental income from quality commercial real estate, and the stock brokerage business in the existing housing market. Key companies to watch include Greentown China, China Resources Land, Swire Properties, China Resources Mixc Life, and Beike-W [29].