[AdamSelene235]

Inflation or deflation?

Yes !

Will the real estate bubble burst or not?

Yes !

Is it a good time to buy house?

Depends. It is always a good time to own real estate. It is not a good time to be in debt for the illusion of owning real estate.

Do earnings generated by cost cutting mean anything?

Yes, but they are in the noise.

[dalereed]

"It is always a good time to own real estate"

I wouldn't touch anything in the real estate market today even buying for cash.

The last 2 properties I bought I paid cash for, sold one in 90 days @ 120% profit and am living in the condo I bought for $34k 5 years ago that is now worth $235k.