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Carmei Gat Is the Next Big Thing for Anglo Olim
Five years ago, barely anyone in the Anglo community had heard of Carmei Gat. Today it is one of the fastest growing destinations for English-speaking olim in Israel, and the…
A 30-Story Tower Is Coming to the Heart of Jerusalem
One of central Jerusalem's most recognizable intersections is about to look very different. Planning authorities have approved a 30-story mixed-use tower at the corner of Agron and King George streets,…
Renting Out Your Apartment in Israel? Here Is What the Tax Authority Needs You to Know
Summer is Israel’s busiest moving season. Families, students and people upgrading their living situations are all on the move, and rental prices are climbing fast. According to the Central Bureau…
Israel Just Made It Easier to Build Solar Panels on Farmland
The Knesset has approved a one year exemption from land appreciation tax for agro-voltaic projects, meaning solar panels installed above agricultural land. The vote passed with zero opposition and removes…
What Israeli Elections Mean for the Housing Market
Israel is heading into election season again. And as always, the housing market is caught in the middle. The interesting thing about elections and real estate is that they pull…
How to Find Your Community in Israel
Why buying the right home starts with finding the right place to belong. By Kim Bash – Israel’s Property & Community Matchmaker
They Own 4 Investment Apartments and Still Rent Their Own Home
Evgeny and Darina Bell are not your typical real estate investors. They are a young couple in their mid thirties, both software developers, living in Binyamina with three kids. They…
Why Analysts Think Israeli Housing Prices Are Heading Up
Israel's housing market has been pulled in two directions for a while now. Buyers are cautious. Interest rates are still high by historical standards. The war added another layer of…
Israel’s Inflation Surprise and What It Means for Real Estate
Inflation is showing signs of stability, home prices are easing, and Israel’s real estate market may be entering a more balanced and thoughtful stage.
More Homes Are Coming to the North of Israel
The Northern District Planning Committee has approved a major expansion plan for Hannaton, a small community in the Galilee.
Israel Cuts Interest Rates Again. What Does It Means For Your Mortgage
For the first time since January, the Bank of Israel has cut its interest rate. The Monetary Committee announced today a reduction from 4% to 3.75%, a quarter point cut…
French and British Buyers Are Quietly Reshaping Israeli Real Estate
The weakening US dollar is changing who's buying property in Israel. Americans are buying less. French and British buyers are buying more, a lot more.
Israel’s Most Expensive Home Just Got a Price Cut: Still Asking $210M
Russian-Israeli oligarch Valery Kogan has been trying to sell his mansion in Caesarea for six years. No luck yet, so he’s dropped the price from $260 million to $210 million,…
Jerusalem’s Priciest View Just Sold for NIS 66.3 Million
A luxury apartment overlooking Jerusalem's Old City walls has sold for NIS 66.3 million. The buyer, an American-Israeli working in cloud computing, also purchased a second apartment in the same…
The Billionaire Who Wants to Bring a Million Jews to Israel
Sylvan Adams doesn’t fit the typical image of a war-zone philanthropist. He’s sitting in a Tel Aviv café, calm and direct, on the same morning the city took a direct…
Prices Fall Slightly as Rent Continues to Rise
Home prices went down by about 0.9% in 2025, according to the Central Bureau of Statistics. This came after two months where prices had gone up more than expected.
Inflation Drops in Israel as Housing Prices Show New Movement
Inflation in Israel dropped to its lowest level in more than four years after the Consumer Price Index (CPI) fell more than expected in January.
Jerusalem Overtakes Tel Aviv in Home Sales in 2025
A notable shift took place in Israel’s housing market last year: Jerusalem led the country in total home sales, surpassing Tel Aviv.
The Hidden Details of Buying Property in Israel
Buying a home in Israel is exciting. For many people, it’s a first step toward Aliyah, a long term family dream, or an investment in Israel’s future. But one thing…
Israeli Small Towns Are Growing Into Cities
Several small towns in Israel are about to change dramatically. New government approved plans will turn quiet towns into much larger cities, adding thousands of new homes and residents.