TIS, we bought a condo when we first got married for $97,500. We sold it three years later for $120,000. During the early '90s, which was the last housing crisis, they were selling for about $75,000. Now they're selling for about $200-215,000. I don't know if that's of any comfort to you or not, but I hope it gives you an idea of where prices can go. Real estate can either kill you or make you money, and it can simply be a matter of luck and timing.

Geoff - please note the correct use of "'90s".