Real Estate & Architecture
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
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 | 08:42 | 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
שגרירות ארה"ב בירושלים
The embassy effect: how foreign missions boost nearby real estate demand and home values
After Israel approved land for permanent US Embassy compound in Jerusalem and Herzliya unveiled plans tied to the future UAE Embassy, real estate experts say proximity to diplomatic missions can raise prestige, security and demand, and also increase values by up to 20%
Hila Tsion | 21:31 | 05.21.26
Residential neighborhood under construction
As housing market slips into deep freeze, developers cut home prices - without saying they did
Israel’s housing market continues to stall, pushing contractors to offer discounts of up to NIS 700,000 through consumer clubs; average apartment prices fell 1.6% in Q1, though demand in major cities such as Tel Aviv and Jerusalem remains strong
Hila Tsion | 20:28 | 05.20.26
Halel architecture
Fifty shades of white: how Israeli homes are warming up the Shavuot palette
Long associated with holiday and the Israeli home, white is taking on a new role in interior design; designers explain how sand, cream, stone, natural light and textured materials are replacing the sterile white spaces of the past
ynet Global | 15:49 | 05.20.26
אמפייר סטייט בילדינג וקו הרקיע של ניו יורק
The luxury tower infuriating New Yorkers, and not just because of the prices
The ultra-thin 54-story skyscraper on Fifth Avenue is enraging New Yorkers for blocking views of the beloved Empire State Building, and for becoming the latest symbol of Manhattan’s billionaire-only luxury tower boom
Amnon Direktor | 08:58 | 05.19.26
Midtown complex in the Jerusalem Gateway District
Jerusalem real estate expo to showcase capital’s building boom in Manhattan
The May 28 Coming Home to Jerusalem event will present thousands of housing units and urban renewal projects to American Jews as the capital undergoes major building momentum
ynet Global | 20:15 | 05.18.26
Ori Lanir, Meital Yaffe, Ada Karmi Melamede and Ofer Arusi
Jerusalem architecture: the bridge between historic and modern
The architectural firm Ada Karmi Melamede reveals how, Jerusalem’s historic character and modern urban needs can coexist
Ada Karmi Melamede | 02:26 | 05.17.26
Tel Aviv
Buying a home in Israel? These costly mistakes can turn a dream deal into a nightmare
After years advising buyers in Israel, I’ve seen how inherited lawyers, skipped inspections and unchecked parking assumptions can derail deals or cost clients tens of thousands of shekels; here’s how to avoid the same mistakes
Noah Sander | 09:10 | 05.16.26
הדמיות של קמפוס אנבידיה המתוכנן בטבעון
The race for the next strategic land: can AI turn Israel’s north into a real estate hotspot?
Investments in technology are reshaping Israel’s land map, and the future of real estate may ultimately be determined outside the country’s center, if the state plans wisely 
Dr. Bella Barda Bareket | 11:55 | 05.15.26
בונים דירות 4 חדרים ויותר. בנייה בירושלים
Jerusalem’s war on ghost apartments: family-size housing jumps 50%
A review for Jerusalem Day finds the city is curbing small-apartment approvals and advancing four-room homes, as urban renewal approvals jumped 129% in three years
Hila Tsion | 05:29 | 05.14.26
Apartments in Jerusalem
Half of foreign homebuyers in Israel are Americans: here’s where they buy
For the first time, Finance Ministry economists analyzed first-quarter real estate deals by buyers’ country of origin, finding a rise in purchases by French and British nationals, who favored lower-priced apartments
Hila Tsion | 21:15 | 05.13.26
כיפת הזהב ומנזר סן סלוודור
The capital in lights: Jerusalem Day landmarks to see
For 59th Jerusalem Day, the capital’s illuminated churches, monuments and public buildings offer a free nighttime tour through history, architecture and light, revealing a side of the city that looks strikingly different after dark
Yulia Prilik Niv | 18:13 | 05.13.26
פרויקטי הבנייה הגדולים בישראל
Israel’s housing market shows bubble warning signs as banks prop up developers
Credit to builders jumped 40% as home sales slowed, unsold apartments hit a record high and deferred-payment deals left banks more exposed to a deepening real estate slump
Almog Azar, Calcalist | 08:29 | 05.13.26
תל אביב קו רקיע
Tel Aviv’s luxury housing market is stuck — and developers are doubling broker fees to move apartments
A review of eight projects by public real estate companies shows steep drops in sales, unsold apartments in buildings nearing occupancy and developers offering higher commissions, financing perks and even discounts to revive demand
Dotan Levy | 07:20 | 05.12.26
תכנון בית
Neither furniture nor colors: these are the most important things in home design
Current architectural discourse defines quality of life: Wellness through measurable indicators of light, acoustics, thermal comfort and fresh air; The home is not only a place to live; it is the most significant tool for maintaining our physical and mental well-being
Kobi Gal | 03:48 | 05.11.26
הבית של אתי לב-כץ
Israeli soul and practicality: flea market finds bring Israeliana charm home
Designer Eti Lev-Katz gutted her family’s Ramat Hasharon apartment and rebuilt it around vintage finds, family heirlooms and practical spaces, creating warm home filled with pieces collected from markets, relatives and even the street
Gili Kanelbaum | 13:20 | 05.08.26
Bazelet Architects
Anchor in Israel: English-speaking immigrants reshape Israeli home design
Bazelet Architects says rising aliyah is turning home planning into emotional relocation support, with remote management, cultural gaps and tradition shaping design
ynet Global | 11:44 | 05.08.26
Construction site
From boom to caution: Are sales actually happening in Israel’s housing market?
Despite war, global uncertainty and higher rates, Israel real estate deals continue; Buyers are price-sensitive and overpriced listings get no interest; Older Tel Aviv apartments face pressure; developers and buyers remain in a pricing standoff
Noah Sander | 07:33 | 05.07.26
Da Vinci Tower. Some of the apartments were hit by an Iranian missile
After Iranian missile strike, Abou Family REIT saw 'once-in-a-generation opportunity'
Abou Family REIT bought 40 Da Vinci Towers apartments in Tel Aviv from the Israel Land Authority after an Iranian missile strike at a discount, about 2M shekels per unit after renovation; it is marketing 20 units for 13,000–16,000 shekels monthly
Hila Tsion | 11:43 | 05.06.26
אדם נוימן
Adam Neumann’s Flow expands Miami portfolio with $200M Wynwood residential deal
Flow and Greybrook will rebrand the 318-unit project as Flow Wynwood, with planned upgrades expected to lift its value above $300 million
Hila Tsion | 02:06 | 05.06.26
Bat Sheba’s Palace, Caesarea
Israel’s most expensive home? Caesarea palace hits international luxury real estate market $210M
Ultra-luxury Caesarea estate, modernized in 2025 and listed by Davidson Real Estate, spans 73,700 sq. ft. with Mediterranean views, rare materials, vast spa complex and asking price above Dubai’s Marble Palace record
ynet Global | 09:18 | 05.04.26
עונת השיפוצים בפתח
These are the home design mistakes that can ruin your renovation before it even starts
As renovation season begins, designers warn against copy-paste interiors shaped by social media: all-beige rooms, undersized rugs, furniture pushed to walls and lighting chosen for looks instead of how people actually live in the space every day
Liona Mankali | 00:59 | 05.04.26
קריית אליעזר, חיפה
What buyers paid for secondhand homes across Israel this week?
As housing prices keep dropping, secondhand apartment deals offer a snapshot of current demand — from a Be’er Sheva garden apartment that sold for 1.4 million shekels to a Haifa penthouse bought for 2.1 million shekels
Hila Tsion | 14:16 | 05.03.26
מיכל מונקה, איביזה
Israeli designer lives with her ex in Ibiza’s crystal-filled forest
Michal Monka left Israel after Oct. 7, turning her Royal Gypsy studio into a showroom-home while building a nature-based life of healing, textiles and community
Orit Merlin Rosenzweig | 20:56 | 05.02.26
וילה בשרון, אדריכלות ועיצוב פנים: זהר יושפה
Costa Rica-style resort villa hidden in Israel’s Sharon region
Inspired by Costa Rica's Pura Vida ethos, family villa in Sharon region turns slow living into design, blending warm wood, raw stone, tropical greenery and wide openings that blur the line between home, gardens and resort-style escape in Israel
Yulia Prilik Niv | 03:52 | 05.02.26
האחוזה של משפחת המלוכה הקטארית אל ת'אני ב בל אייר ב לוס אנג'לס
Qatari royal family lists Bel Air megamansion for $400 million, now America’s priciest listing
The Al Thani family’s 8-acre Los Angeles compound includes 39 bedrooms, 50 bathrooms, three pools, a private cinema, medical room and underground garage for 25 cars; brokers say more than $350 million was spent building the estate
Daniel Edelson, New York | 21:23 | 04.30.26
צילום: עמית שעל
The gap squeezing Israeli households: home prices jumped 130%, income only 45%
A new Shoresh Institution study explains why buying a home in Israel is so difficult: over the past 20 years, even before the war deepened the crisis, home prices rose three times faster than household income
Hila Tsion | 16:28 | 04.29.26
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