You can get a lot of good deals and this definitely a good time to invest, with Punes real estate doing well and despite that rates being economical. Since this is your first time buying a home, trust no one but the best. Btw Mahindra Lifespaces who are trusted developers have their new Project Antheia in Pimpri- Chinchwad which is a pretty decent area. Check out their website for more information.
Festival season is on the way so you can get good deal in month of Oct, Nov.Search more option in this period. but in the mean while you can decide in which location you have to buy a house. and make plan according to your own research.