Looking at Interest Rates and Real Estate Prices, the best time to purchase a home is now. Inflation has dissipated, negating high-interest rates, the recession is over and trade wars won't lead to another one. The US Real Estate Market will offer low prices and competitive interest rate levels with the opportunity to refinance in the future.

As a bonus, check out the CPI calculator to see how much inflation has increased from any point in history:

https://www.bls.gov/data/inflation_calculator.htm