Real Estate & Architecture
בית בקדימה, עיצוב: אוסי כץ
Parisian café style transforms a dated Israeli country house
A family with two teenagers and two dogs transformed their 20-year-old home by removing dated niches, lowered ceilings and the original kitchen, while preserving selected windows, furniture and carpentry
Maya Benita | 08:22 | 07.25.26
balcony
From storage space to outdoor living room: The rise of the modern balcony
Larger apartments and luxury towers are increasingly treating balconies as extensions of the home, with kitchens, dining areas, layered planting and privacy features designed for daily use
ynet Global | 04:06 | 07.25.26
Rendering of the Ramat Hanasi project in Haifa
Israel’s first online home auction puts hundreds of apartments up for bid
Prashkovsky’s 72-hour digital sale will let buyers submit sealed offers on new homes in Tel Aviv, Herzliya, Ashdod and Haifa, with starting prices ranging from NIS 1.9 million to NIS 10.75 million
ynet Global | 10:17 | 07.24.26
תמונות מהפרימיירה הראשונה של הסרט "האודיסאה". זנדאיה וטום הולנד
Six bedrooms, cinema and ‘man cave’: Inside Zendaya and Tom Holland’s London home
Before sharing the screen again in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, Zendaya and Tom Holland settled into a renovated west London home reportedly worth £3.5 million, complete with a gym, private cinema, expansive garden and carefully guarded privacy
Yulia Prilik Niv | 16:46 | 07.22.26
Goldrich Cultural Center
Israeli-American architect transforms Holocaust Museum LA, where memory meets life
Hagy Belzberg resigned a new Holocaust Story Center that blends into the park and surrounding community; the $70 addition includes a hologram theater of Holocaust survivors who 'talk' to the audience and space for 25,000 exhibits 
Ayala Or-El, Los Angeles | 09:13 | 07.19.26
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Inside the 900-square-meter Israeli home built around concrete, light and landscape
Designed by Ronnie Alroy Architects, the three-level residence uses exposed concrete, skylights, glazing and planted courtyards to connect its living spaces with the surrounding terrain while balancing monumental scale with warmth and privacy
ynet Global | 02:05 | 07.19.26
בריכה במראה טבעי מאבן בפרויקט שתכנן רון שפיגל
Forget bright blue tiles: natural pools are the next big thing in luxury backyards
The next generation of private pools favors ecological filtration, natural stone, asymmetrical shapes and the feel of a small lake or spring, replacing flashy hotel-style designs with spaces built for year-round living
Kobi Gal | 19:50 | 07.18.26
ארמון בקינגהאם
Behind Buckingham’s grand facade: Why royals would rather live elsewhere
King Charles has broken with nearly 200 years of royal tradition by choosing to remain at Clarence House instead of moving to Buckingham Palace; He joins generations of monarchs, including Queen Elizabeth II, who reportedly viewed the palace more as an office than a home
Lital Samet, Calcalist | 12:21 | 07.17.26
סבידור מרכז
One of Israel’s busiest train stations to double in size: exclusive look at major makeover
The Savidor Central Station expansion will add new platforms over the Ayalon River, a modern passenger hall, and connecting bridges, doubling the station’s size and increasing train frequency from 14 to 26 per hour
Sivan Hilaie | 19:40 | 07.16.26
קולקט בכיכר המדינה
Inside Tel Aviv’s new luxury haven where a single plate costs $324
Tel Aviv’s new Collect design store brings centuries-old luxury brands under one roof, offering handcrafted porcelain, glassware and linens where heritage, craftsmanship and tradition, not price, define the value.
Assaf Kamar | 03:41 | 07.15.26
The protest that failed: Israeli home prices surge 84% in 15 years
The average Israeli apartment has gained about 1.1 million shekels ($333,000) since the 2011 social justice protests, while wages rose more slowly and buyers now need over 164 monthly salaries to purchase a home
Hila Tsion | 12:05 | 07.14.26
סן פרנסיסקו
$1 million over asking: Who is driving Silicon Valley’s housing frenzy?
San Francisco-area homes are selling for millions above asking, with many deals driven by AI company employees; some buyers are even acquiring properties through stock swaps with homeowners
News Agencies | 01:24 | 07.13.26
Lior Lazarof and Daniel Lavi
'We live above a shopping center taken over by pigeons': Meet the Lazarof-Lavi family
Lior and Daniel met on a dating app while living on opposite ends of the same Tel Aviv street; they now share a slightly over-budget rental overlooking Jaffa’s Greek Market while pursuing careers in cybersecurity, dance and independent art
Asi Haim | 12:43 | 07.11.26
Tel-Aviv
The Tel Aviv property dilemma: Why Bat Yam is emerging as a strategic alternative
When Tel Aviv’s prices no longer matched the dream, one international buyer changed the question: not 'How do we buy in Tel Aviv?' but 'How do we create options for the future?'
Noah Sander | 11:30 | 07.11.26
"קהל שמשנה עיר". הרכבת הקלה בירושלים
Jerusalem's construction surge is transforming the city into a modern metropolis
Jerusalem is undergoing unprecedented growth, with record construction, urban renewal, expanding employment hubs and a growing light rail network reshaping the capital into a modern metropolitan center and drawing young families back to the city
Ori Chudy | 22:00 | 07.10.26
Parents master suite
Parents’ summer escape: how master suites becomes the new home retreat
As children fill the house during summer vacation, more families are investing in private spaces for parents. Architect and interior designer Nirit Frenkel explains why today’s master suite is no longer just a bedroom, but a calming retreat built into the home
ynet Global | 23:09 | 07.07.26
מגדל משרדים
Defense tech replaces high-tech as Israel’s office market engine
Colliers Israel data shows office space leased by defense companies jumped 32% in the first half of 2026, as Rafael, Elbit, Israel Aerospace Industries and smaller defense-tech startups expand while traditional high-tech firms cut back
Dotan Levy, Calcalist | 18:40 | 07.07.26
Sea One בראשון לציון
Pools, sea views and chef menus: Israel’s senior living market turns into luxury real estate
Real estate giants are pouring billions into upscale retirement complexes with spas, restaurants, fitness classes and smart health tracking; But with multimillion-shekel deposits and five-figure monthly fees, the new model remains largely reserved for Israel’s wealthiest seniors
Navit Zomer | 07:05 | 07.07.26
הבניין מבחוץ
New York’s Flatiron Building turns into luxury homes, with apartments reaching $50 million
The 123-year-old Manhattan landmark, once a pioneering office tower and tourist magnet, is being converted into just 36 private residences, with a new exterior lighting system, restored historic details and ultra-luxury amenities
Amnon Direktor | 09:56 | 07.06.26
מתחם אירוח באילת של יובל רפאל ששיכן מפונים
He opened 200 Airbnb apartments to war evacuees for free. Now he owes 49 million shekels
Yuval Raphael says his short-term rental business collapsed after October 7, when he housed about 1,000 evacuees at no cost and later faced the shutdown of foreign tourism, flight cancellations and mounting personal guarantees
Lital Dubrovitsky | 09:33 | 07.06.26
קולנוע זמיר
Tel Aviv porn cinema reborn as $13M boutique hotel
The ABY, a 40M shekel hotel by Astral and Danny Tamari, opens next month at Tel Aviv’s old Zamir Cinema site after a yearlong delay caused by missile blast damage and engineering repairs
Nevit Zomer | 18:11 | 07.05.26
שכונה ב' בבאר שבע
Home prices slip again: what apartments sold for across Israel
Recent housing data and transactions reveal wide gaps between peripheral cities and central Israel, as CBS index shows a 1.3% annual decline
Hila Tsion | 13:01 | 07.05.26
וילה בשפלה, עיצוב: איתמר לוי
Inside the blue dream villa with a private cinema and pool
A 500-square-meter family home in central Israel was transformed from a beautiful but empty shell into a layered, eclectic retreat, with turquoise and deep blue accents, custom furniture, a windowless cinema room and an outdoor dining area for 24 guests
Yulia Prilik-Niv‏ | 05:19 | 07.04.26
Beachfront homes in Netanya
Why Israel’s luxury real estate plays by different rules
Despite a cooling housing market, Israel’s luxury real estate in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and Herzliya remains resilient, driven by selective demand for rare, high-end properties viewed as long-term assets of wealth, privacy and status
Lee Ziv | 22:05 | 07.03.26
Project in Givataim - Gutman Assif Architects
From aging streets to tower districts: Inside Israel’s next-generation urban renewal plans
Major redevelopment plans for Givatayim and Holon aim to replace low-rise blocks with 30–60-story towers, transit-focused design, and reduced car dependency, reshaping city centers within a decade
ynet Global | 14:52 | 07.03.26
כפר יונה
More than 65,000 homes planned as Israel advances major housing deals
Kfar Yona signs its first roof agreement, a NIS 2 billion plan for over 10,000 homes; Holon signs a NIS 3 billion deal for more than 8,000, while 47,000 more units advance through urban renewal and new construction
Hila Tsion | 14:05 | 06.30.26
סטודיו MWO, בלגיה
400 million tennis balls trashed each year, then turned into luxury furniture
As Wimbledon opens in London, Belgian designer Mathilde Wittock is reimagining one of tennis’ biggest waste problems, turning discarded balls into benches, armchairs, acoustic panels and sculptural furniture that preserve the marks of the game
Amnon Direktor | 11:38 | 06.29.26
מלון אטרקשן. ברקע: Empire State Building
Gaudí’s lost New York hotel: The 1,180-foot tower that never rose
More than a century ago, Antoni Gaudí designed an extraordinary 360-meter hotel for New York that was never built; Lost blueprints, decades of mystery, and new AI-generated renderings are now reviving one of architecture's greatest 'what ifs'
Daniel Edelson, New York | 19:41 | 06.28.26
המזרקה בכיכר דיזנגוף בגרסה המקורית
Two Israeli giants are gone, but their fight over a Tel Aviv fountain lives on
Yaacov Agam’s ‘Fire and Water’ became one of Tel Aviv’s best-known symbols, but also a flashpoint over maintenance costs, urban design and public art; after Agam’s death at 98, and shortly after the death of architect Israel Godovitch, the fight over Dizengoff Square’s kinetic fountain is back in focus
Amnon Direktor | 20:09 | 06.27.26
The Keter pavilion
Israeli innovation takes outdoor living from backyard to full-room experience
Home and garden giant Keter unveils hundreds of new products at Spoga+gafa, expanding into flooring, wall cladding, fencing, lighting, outdoor kitchens and a self-assembly garden studio
ynet Global | 10:56 | 06.26.26
Florentine
Buying property in Israel: why lifestyle matters more than bedrooms and budget
In Israeli real estate, buyers often focus on bedrooms and budget while overlooking a key factor: lifestyle; The right neighborhood and life needs matter more than the apartment itself for long-term satisfaction
Noah Sander | 13:08 | 06.24.26
Longevity
Longevity comes to senior living: new Modi’in complex offers personalized plans for body, mind and community
Ad 120’s new Modi’in complex brings the longevity trend into senior living, with personalized programs for movement, cognition, nutrition, wellness and community life
ynet Global | 12:01 | 06.23.26
הבית של ספיר וניב, יפו, כאן גרים
From horse stable to dream home: The Jaffa renovation that became a life twist
Interior designer and real estate entrepreneur planned to restore, upgrade and sell the preserved Ajami property in Jaffa, but Oct. 7 delayed the sale and turned the 65-square-meter project into their own home
Noam Ron | 07:55 | 06.23.26
Jerusalem Gateway District
Weak dollar may push Americans to secondhand Jerusalem homes, official says
Finance Ministry official Galit Ben Naim tells a Jerusalem urban renewal conference that exchange rates are likely to curb US purchases and shift buyers to secondhand apartments
ynet Global | 18:00 | 06.22.26
יעקב אגם לצד המזרקה "אש ומים", 2012
From Dizengoff Square to Paris, Yaacov Agam’s art never stood still, and neither did debate around it
Artist and designer Yaakov Agam, who died Sunday, will be remembered most of all for his work on the 'Fire and Water' fountain in Dizengoff Square in Tel Aviv; the public and ongoing confrontation between Agam and the municipality to this day still has not  ended
Amnon Direktor | 19:44 | 06.21.26
מיאמי
Israel jumps to No. 8 in US commercial real estate investment after $1B surge
JLL report shows Israeli capital returned sharply to the US market in 2025, with commercial real estate investment more than doubling to $1.06 billion, while Europe remained a major destination with $1.93 billion in deals
Hila Tsion | 07:49 | 06.21.26
רון ארד
Israeli-British designer Ron Arad named Commander of the British Empire
The Israeli-British architect and designer was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in King Charles III’s Birthday Honours, saying his work in both Israel and Britain should not be a source of controversy
Amnon Direktor | 17:59 | 06.17.26
פרויקט גת רימון
Luxury home sales fall in Israel, but price per meter hits record high
New data show only 20 deals above 15M shekels were reported in the first quarter of 2026, the lowest in four years, but demand has shifted from large villas to premium apartments in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, sending prices per square meter up 22%
Hila Tsion | 07:22 | 06.17.26
Luxury real estate
Luxury real estate slows down, but buyers still want one thing: quiet
As Israel’s broader housing market cools, the high-end segment remains resilient, but designer Arik Ben Simhon says luxury buyers are moving away from showy spaces and toward privacy, warmth and homes that feel genuinely livable
ynet Global | 08:59 | 06.16.26
Israel
The one thing about Israel that still surprises me
After missile nights and shelter runs, Israel’s strength is found in ordinary people who reopen cafés, return to work and keep building lives, businesses and futures
Noah Sander | 13:05 | 06.14.26
Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta
Stadium or spaceship? The mega-arenas redefining World Cup 2026
The tournament will be played across 16 venues in the US, Mexico and Canada, with many NFL stadiums adapted for FIFA rules and designed around giant screens, retractable roofs, luxury suites and all-day entertainment
Amnon Direktor | 02:54 | 06.12.26
Construction in Israel
Why homes in Israel are so expensive
Land prices, taxes, levies and yearslong planning delays are driving Israel’s housing costs, with experts saying prices are set long before construction begins
Yossi Valass | 11:43 | 06.11.26
פרויקט מיכ"ל 4 תל אביב
The new oleh’s guide to Israeli mortgages
From currency risks to credit gaps, new immigrants entering Israel’s housing market face a steep learning curve; understanding the system, costs and pitfalls is key to avoiding costly mistakes
ynet Global | 13:56 | 06.10.26
וואטסאפ, חברת NSO
WhatsApp accuses Israel's NSO of renewed spyware campaign against users worldwide
WhatsApp says it identified and blocked a new attack campaign linked to the Israeli offensive cyber firm, alleging victims were lured into clicking malicious links; Meta's messaging platform now seeks further sanctions in US federal court
Daniela Ginzburg | 16:46 | 06.08.26
צילום: שאטרסטוק
From prime office space to dead weight: high-tech meltdown spills over to commercial real estate market
After years in which tech companies drove demand for office space, layoffs, slower hiring and AI tools are prompting firms to close floors, sublet space and cut costs, while real estate executives warn the housing market could be next
Hila Tsion | 13:24 | 06.07.26
real estate
The one thing I tell home buyers not to compromise on
When buying a home in Israel, square meters, finishes and parking all matter, but the neighborhood often shapes daily life more than the apartment itself; for international buyers especially, the right area can be the difference between a smart purchase and a place that truly feels like home 
Noah Sander | 05:43 | 06.06.26
מישל אובמה ברק אובמה
Obama Presidential Center set to open in Chicago after decade of work and $850M price tag
Nearly 10 years after planning began, Barack Obama’s presidential center is set to open in Chicago with a museum, public library, community spaces and exhibits on Michelle Obama, even as critics question its soaring cost
Amnon Direktor | 18:29 | 06.02.26
BTS
BST Group raises NIS 400 million in Tel Aviv IPO at NIS 3 billion valuation
Real estate group controlled by the Tannous family saw demand of nearly NIS 1 billion, 2.5 times the offering size, with shares set to begin trading in coming days
ynet Global | 07:49 | 06.02.26
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion and NBA player Deni Avdija (first and second from left) at the 'Moving Up to Jerusalem' Real Estate and Investment Fair
Jerusalem’s real estate boom courts New York Jews
A Midtown Manhattan fair brings Israeli developers, city officials and investors together as Jerusalem pitches its housing surge to Jews considering a future in Israel
ynet Global | 22:59 | 05.31.26
שקל דולר ואירו
Record-low dollar, soaring shekel reshape market for olim and foreign buyers
Developers are offering more flexible terms, including fixed exchange-rate benchmarks and payment structures that give foreign buyers more breathing room
Noah Sander | 08:33 | 05.31.26
Project for the Israeli Air Force in southern Israel — Architecture by Ada Karmi-Melamede Architects
Designing order for Israel’s security age
Architect Ori Lanir says defense projects demand more than protection, requiring flexible spaces that create order, clarity and calm inside complex systems
ynet Global | 14:15 | 05.30.26
דירת רווק ביפו, עיצוב: ארז עזרא
Two kitchens, one bachelor and a sea-view terrace: inside a redesigned Jaffa penthouse
A young single entrepreneur bought a 100-square-meter penthouse in Jaffa’s Noga complex with plans to renovate and rent it out, but decided to keep it for himself
Maya Benita | 02:35 | 05.30.26
מלון 1935
Ben-Gurion’s workers’ house becomes a trendy ‘Mad Men’-style hotel
Built in 1935 from donations by Tel Aviv workers and designed by architect Arieh Sharon, the historic Brenner Street building has been carefully restored as a boutique hotel with 1970s touches, geometric carpets and old-Tel Aviv charm
Yulia Prilik Niv | 06:57 | 05.29.26
דירה צבעונית בתל אביב, עיצוב: מאיה בירגר
Even the ceiling is colorful: Designing a Tel Aviv apartment for a retired artist from the moshav
A generic living space has been upgraded with extensive use of color and a re-division of rooms; The homeowner, who moved from a moshav to the big city, didn't hesitate to introduce burgundy, coffee, yellow, green and orange, so that there are no white walls
Noam Ron | 11:21 | 05.28.26
יעקבס יניב - פרויקט שושנת הרוחות
Which are Israel’s most beautiful buildings? Bibas memorial, luxury homes among 2026 architecture finalists
The annual Architecture and Design Award will name 12 winners from 200 projects, in a ceremony saluting Israel’s north and architects who served in reserves while continuing to shape public space, housing and memorial sites
Talia Levy Rozenboim | 23:40 | 05.25.26
ספה של diza
Stainless steel makes a bold comeback in home design
Stainless steel, a 1970s favorite that had a successful revival 15 years ago, is back in home design; the cold, tough industrial material is moving beyond kitchens into living rooms and bedrooms, adding a bold edge
Miri Ben-David Livi | 08:20 | 05.25.26
ריזורט היוקרה שמוקם בכינרת
Luxury Sea of Galilee resort to open in 3 years after $173 million investment
The Amnon Bay resort will include 200 suites with private pools, restaurants and commercial space on the northern shore of the Sea of Galilee, with Isrotel set to operate the hotel
Navit Zomer | 16:18 | 05.24.26
הדמיית מגדלי יו בת ים
Israel’s rental prices kept rising in early 2026, with Tel Aviv still most expensive
Average rent rose 0.7% in the first quarter and 3.5% year-on-year, CBS data show; Tel Aviv, Herzliya and Kfar Saba led the market, while Beersheba, Haifa and Ashkelon remained cheapest
Hila Tsion | 03:56 | 05.24.26
real estate
My honest take on living in Israel
After moving back to Canada for four years, I realized the life I truly wanted, that are rooted in purpose, belonging and Jewish identity, could only be found in Israel
Noah Sander | 19:55 | 05.22.26
שיפוץ דירה בתל אביב, עיצוב: יוליה חנדז'י
Old Tel Aviv apartment gets major makeover blending city edge and rustic charm
Long-delayed renovation turned old central Tel Aviv apartment into warm family home, adding bedrooms, storage, home office and sun balcony while blending rustic touches with urban style 
Gili Kanelbaum | 09:33 | 05.22.26
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