Group 1 - The article discusses the current state of the real estate market in Guangzhou, highlighting a new residential project that is attracting buyers despite the surrounding area being less appealing. The sales representative mentioned a significant purchase of multiple units by a buyer, indicating active market interest [1] - The article notes that the average personal income tax payment in Guangzhou is significantly lower than in other major cities like Beijing and Shanghai, raising concerns about the sustainability of property prices in Guangzhou [5][6] - It is mentioned that the overall real estate market is experiencing a downturn, with a report indicating that all 70 major cities in China saw a decline in second-hand housing prices, with first-tier cities experiencing a monthly drop of nearly 1% [6] Group 2 - The article emphasizes that while the real estate market may see long-term price increases, the appreciation will primarily be in newly built and relatively new homes, rather than older second-hand properties [3][8] - A comparison is made between real estate and other investment assets like stocks and gold, highlighting that real estate depreciates over time due to aging, while stocks and gold retain their value regardless of the time elapsed [9] - The article provides an example of a residential community in Chongqing that has deteriorated significantly over a decade, illustrating the long-term decline in property condition and value [10]