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As ijustluvit stated, very difficult to know the answer to your question because there are so many unknowns in the coming years. However you can certainly look at history to help you decide.

1. Interest rates will probably not get any better then they are right now. So if you plan to have a mortgage, now is a good time.
2. Based on past real estate price cycles, highs and lows do occur on an 8 to 10 year cycle. Right now we are at a low with most indications being the curve is starting to move up. So with your time line, now is a good time to buy.
3. The rental market in TV is strong and there is really no indication that will change near term. So you should be able to cover 60 to 80% of your cost. With tax rules probably getting tougher that may change.
4. Based on recent deficit spending significant inflation will happen. How bad and how long is still unknown. This will also cause interest rates to rise. Also will continue to have a negative impact on employment. This will also cause home prices to rise longer term.

So based on that, if you have a secure source of income and can afford to buy now. I would.