I'm not pretending to know what WILL happen, just pointing out that current indicators point to possible restraints on general growth over a medium to longer term. Smart people will make money in any market, and I'm sure generally prices will increase, by how much?
Those who bought a few years ago did well, and this would reinforce a positive perception about the market, regardless of indicators. The market may be able to replicate previous gains, but it will likely have to overcome these restraints to do so.
Those who bought a few years ago did well. Those who bought 10 years ago did well. Those who bought 20 years ago are doing even better. Those who bought 50 years ago are laughing. Those who bought 100 years ago are dead, and presumably their children are laughing.
The trend is your friend.
Alex