Group 1 - The enthusiasm of Chinese citizens for real estate is well-known, with many eager to purchase homes as soon as they save enough for a down payment, linking homeownership to residency, education, and marriage [1] - The future value retention potential of stairway apartments versus elevator apartments should be analyzed from multiple aspects, including location advantages, higher usable area in stairway apartments, and lower shared costs [3][5] - Recent discussions have emerged regarding which type of apartment will retain value better in the coming years, with some industry insiders predicting that elevator apartments may have an advantage due to their convenience, especially for families with elderly members [4] Group 2 - Stairway apartments typically have a lower shared area percentage (around 15%) compared to elevator apartments, which can be as high as 25% or more, leading to higher costs for elevator apartment owners [3][5] - Although elevator apartments offer convenience, they may have longer wait times during peak hours, and in emergencies like earthquakes or fires, stairway apartments provide safer and quicker escape routes [7] - The difficulty of demolition is higher for elevator apartments due to their greater height, making stairway apartments easier to manage in terms of future maintenance and potential demolition costs [7]