India, March 20 -- Bengaluru's real estate market, once fueled by the booming IT sector, is reportedly showing signs of strain. A Reddit user recently sparked a debate, pointing to layoffs and stagnant hiring as major concerns. The discussion centred on whether it's the right time for IT professionals to invest in real estate or if they should reassess their financial priorities amid economic uncertainty.

While some Redditors expressed concerns about job insecurity and mortgage commitments, others argued that delaying a purchase could mean facing even higher property prices in the future, making homeownership increasingly unaffordable.

"For IT professionals planning to buy a flat, what's your fallback plan if you get laid off? With curr...