History and experience tend to show that the stock market outperforms real estate in terms of evading the effects of inflation. Buying a house is definitely an expensive and long term commitment that would require very serious thinking and preparation.
You would need to research on this proposed investment before taking the plunge. It is a question of what your plans are in the near future, the appreciation history of the property you intend to buy and of course, what you can afford. Real estate is basically a good and sound investment but selling a house when the going gets tough can take months and cost a lot.
