The Real Estate Market is an interesting thing. 

Some say it's predictable and follows cycles, such as Seasonal changes in inventory, buyer demand and interest rate patterns. Although this is true to some extent, "Timing the Market" is fundamentally a crapshoot. The right place can show up at the wrong time and vice versa. 

What matters is when YOU are ready for the market and not when the MARKET is ready for you. 

"Should I sell now?" Do you need to sell now? "Is now a good time to buy?" Do you need a new place or are you just hoping to cash in? The fact of the matter is Real Estate is a NEED. It is a necessity that we all require. So unless you are an investor buying strictly for ROI (Return on Investment) purposes, focus on buying or selling for the right reason and you'll surely come out on top.