Core Viewpoint - The real estate market in Langfang has experienced a dramatic decline, with prices dropping from over 20,000 yuan per square meter to around 4,000 yuan, reflecting a significant downturn in the once-thriving property market [1][3][5]. Group 1: Historical Context - Langfang was once considered a "pearl of the Beijing-Tianjin corridor," attracting many young professionals due to its proximity to Beijing and significantly lower housing prices [1]. - Between 2014 and 2017, the housing market boomed, with prices rising from 8,000 yuan per square meter to 15,000 yuan by the end of 2016, and some areas even exceeding 20,000 yuan [3]. - The introduction of strict purchase restrictions in March 2017, requiring non-local buyers to have three years of social security or tax payments, led to a sharp decline in demand and subsequent price drops [3][5]. Group 2: Current Market Conditions - As of 2024, housing prices in Langfang's main urban areas are generally between 4,000 and 5,000 yuan per square meter, with some remote areas dropping to over 3,000 yuan [3][5]. - In Yanjiao, prices have plummeted from nearly 40,000 yuan per square meter to just over 10,000 yuan, representing a decline of over 70% [5]. - Many properties remain unoccupied, with high vacancy rates observed in new developments, as many owners have never moved in or even renovated their units [5]. Group 3: Economic and Social Factors - Langfang's economic foundation is weak, primarily relying on traditional manufacturing industries, which offer limited job opportunities and lower salaries compared to Beijing [5]. - The average salary in Langfang is over 30% lower than in Beijing, contributing to a slowdown in population growth and even negative growth in some areas [5]. - Commuting issues exacerbate the situation, with long travel times to Beijing leading to decreased quality of life for residents [7]. Group 4: Market Stimulus Efforts - To stimulate the housing market, various promotional strategies have been employed, such as low down payments and incentives like free parking and renovations [7]. - Current rental prices for a 100 square meter apartment in Langfang are around 2,000 yuan per month, while property prices range from 400,000 to 500,000 yuan [7].

现在一线城市的二手房市场，都已经开始了"割肉大赛"，就是比谁跑得快。上海静安区有个小区业主郑斌，去年10月挂牌680万出售。死活不肯降价，觉得 在上海核心地段的房子不愁卖。结果今年3月降到660万，5月降到640万。而在今年6月初准备以620万的价格挂牌出售。结果挂了一个月不仅没有把房子卖出 去，甚至中介带客户来看房的次数也越来越少。 后来，郑斌发现楼上业主以580万的价格在挂牌出售。所以，中介带着顾客去他那里看房了。为此，中介告诉郑斌，在他们小区的业主群里，已经不是讨论 房价还能涨多少，而是在比"谁的价格挂牌更低"。如果想房子快速成交，就必须低于市场价10%-15%割肉甩卖才有可能。 可能很多人觉得奇怪，百城二手房价不就是环比跌了0.75%，也没必要感到紧张。但是，如果每个月都跌0.75%，一年下来房价的9%的市值给跌掉了。而现 在购房者的首付只有15%，用不了二年的时间，首付款都给跌没了。这等于拿首付款当纸钱在烧啊！ 更让二手房业主们担心的是，一线城市房价的跌幅正在逐步扩大，他们寄希望一线城市的房价能"守得住"，现在已经化为泡影。为此，不少专家们建议，所 有一线城市都应该全面放开限购政策。不过，也有业主表 ...