Is it really a good time to buy right now?

[Ignacio Linares]

Yes I know seasoned experts will say that time in the market matters more than timing the market, but is right now really the right time to buy? The fed is due to bump up interest rates this year, yet demand is still high, therefore keeping prices highly elevated. Here in California at least, buyers are waiving off their contingencies left and right trying to compete with other buyers, never mind the all cash buyers. Not to mention rampant inflation and whole myriad of other issues going on right now. There has to be a strong case right now for it not being the right time to buy right? I would love to hear your opinions