Core Insights - The article discusses the economic influence of Gen Z and millennials, highlighting their consumption trends and preferences, which are shifting the market dynamics [3][5][14] - It also emphasizes the current favorable conditions for home buyers, particularly in mid-October, as a prime time to purchase homes due to lower competition and better pricing [28][29][40] Group 1: Economic Influence of Gen Z and Millennials - Gen Z and millennials represent nearly 48% of the global population, making their consumption trends crucial for investors [5] - This demographic is increasingly focused on value-based shopping, favoring non-branded local brands over luxury items [6][10] - They are digital natives, engaging primarily in e-commerce and digital experiences rather than traditional retail [7][11] - Their investment preferences are shifting towards digital assets like bitcoin, contrasting with older generations' preference for gold [12][14] Group 2: Housing Market Trends - The week of October 12th to 18th is identified as the best time to buy a home, with more listings and less competition [28][29] - Buyers can expect to save approximately $15,000 compared to peak prices seen in the summer, which averaged around $440,000 [34] - The housing market is experiencing a seasonal slowdown, but lower mortgage rates are expected to stimulate activity in the fall [40][41] - Current mortgage rates are below 6.5%, providing additional relief for potential buyers [41][42]

转转再次转型。9月22日，转转集团宣布逐步关停C2C模式的"自由市场"，彻底告别这一曾为核心但如 今占比不足3%的业务，转向以质检和服务为核心能力的C2B2C模式。当然，这也意味着转转会越来 越"重"，聚焦于重资产运营模式。 转转集团CEO黄炜坦言，"是时候做取舍了"。这份艰难取舍既是转转在业务重心、资源分配、成本投入 等方面的多维考量，也是其对未来二手交易市场竞争方向的综合判断。近年来，闲鱼等平台逐步纳入更 多B端商家，在质检等环节的介入更深，二手电商的竞争导向已从过去的流量转变为服务与效率。获得 更多信任和成交，成为企业更为看重的事情。 关停C2C业务 公告显示，转转集团将逐步下线"自由市场"业务，其他业务线正常运转。对于此次"自由市场"业务下 线，转转集团方面承诺将确保用户交易服务平稳过渡。据了解，"自由市场"业务为C2C模式，个人卖家 直接向个人买家提供商品或服务。同时，公告中称，自今年9月24日上午10时起，转转平台将关闭个人 商品的发布入口；9月29日上午10时起，将逐步下线"自由市场"可浏览和购买的商品，直至次日零时正 式关停"自由市场"交易服务，过渡期间"自由市场"产生的订单，转转的客服和售后 ...