Real Estate & Architecture
Residential development site in Givat Shmuel. 400 apartments will replace 52,000 square meters of office space
Israel targets 27,000 new homes by turning stalled office plans into housing
A revamped planning committee is working with municipalities to unlock long-stalled projects, with 7,000 units already under discussion and another 20,000 at early stages, including two 32-story towers in Givat Shmuel
Amitai Gazit, Calcalist | 10:31 | 09.16.26
Trump
Trump’s childhood home sells for $1.93 million after years of mold, burst pipes and stray cats
The Queens house where Donald Trump spent his first four years sold for $1.93 million after a developer poured about $500,000 into renovations; over the years it served as a Trump-themed Airbnb, hosted refugees in protest and later fell into severe disrepair
Daniel Edelson, New York | 13:13 | 09.14.26
הבית אחרי השיפוץ
Retired, not done living: Israelis turn abandoned Italian ruins into dream second homes
Israeli retirees are buying derelict properties in Italy, spending hundreds of thousands of euros to restore them and living there for part of the year; they call it a life-changing escape, but warn that the dream is neither cheap nor simple
Yael Walzer | 22:47 | 09.13.26
הדמיית מגדל טראמפ בטביליסי
From Israel to Georgia: The developer behind Tbilisi’s new Trump Tower
Israeli developer Meni Benish is helping build a $2 billion, six-tower complex in Tbilisi centered on Trump Tower, set to become Georgia’s tallest building, with luxury residences priced at levels unprecedented in the local market
Hila Tsion | 14:14 | 09.13.26
Designer Oron Milshtein
Why Israelis are ditching hotels for tiny luxury homes
From a 50-sqm Art Deco retreat to a yacht-inspired marina apartment, these vacation homes trade everyday practicality for bold colors, smaller kitchens and the feeling of checking into a boutique hotel
ynet Global | 12:48 | 09.10.26
Buying a home in Israel: 10 things new olim should know before taking a mortgage
How much can you borrow, can overseas income count and are you eligible for government assistance? Revital Ackerman, personal Aliyah advisor at the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration, shares 10 things to check before signing on a home in Israel 
ynet Global | 11:10 | 09.10.26
הדמייה של מיזם התחדשות עירונית ברחוב סוטין בתל אביב
New towers, new powers: How Israeli municipalities became real estate power players
As projects transform entire neighborhoods, local authorities are moving beyond planning and zoning to demand schools, clinics and public spaces
Yossi Valass | 08:36 | 09.10.26
Valore controlling shareholder Roy Maudi alongside one of the company’s rental projects
US banks move to foreclose on three real estate projects tied to Israeli firm Velora
Three Velora projects worth $28 million face foreclosure, with another at risk after rising rates hit the leveraged firm; investors may lose their money, echoing losses at Realco and Vision & Beyond; the US firm is run by Israeli Roei Maudi
Almog Ezer/Calcalist | 22:12 | 09.08.26
Buying in a new development? What you must check before signing
Israel’s new-build market offers opportunities, but some projects remain stalled despite permits; buyers should vet developers, verify construction progress and review contract protections
Noah Sander | 12:35 | 09.05.26
שכונת הפועלים משתנה
Florentin, Tel Aviv’s trendiest neighborhood gets a major urban makeover
New preservation rules, added housing, pedestrian streets and public gardens are reshaping the century-old south Tel Aviv neighborhood while planners try to protect the dense commercial fabric that made it famous
Talia Levy Rozenboim | 06:12 | 09.05.26
קניות בקרשת
AI can find your next apartment, but can it sell you a home?
AI is reshaping real estate marketing, from data and virtual tours to lead screening and sales; But while it can streamline transactions, human intuition, trust and negotiation remain essential to closing a deal
Moran Cohen | 13:04 | 09.04.26
160 Leroy
How New York celebrities buy privacy without ever touching the sidewalk
Strict co-op boards are pushing stars toward luxury condos with private garages, coded elevators and hidden entrances that can take residents from car to apartment without a single encounter
Daniel Edelson, New York | 19:32 | 09.03.26
צילום: שרון צור
Where Israel’s renters want to live — and where demand is surging
Haifa’s Neve Sha’anan tops the ranking, ahead of Jerusalem's Nahlaot and central Herzliya, as Madlan data shows renters are favoring lively urban neighborhoods, while demand and prices climb in several major cities
Hila Tsion | 09:29 | 09.03.26
בית ברחובות, עיצוב: נועה רודוי
Let’s dance: This colorful Israeli home has a private disco room
The older Rehovot home features colorful wallpaper and tiles, paired with textiles in striking hues; but the highlight is in the basement: a dance studio with a glittering disco ball, tucked between the safe room and gym equipment
Gili Kanelbaum | 11:49 | 09.01.26
קטי טל
She spent $33,600 on a safe room. Then an Iranian missile hit: ‘It saved us’
Family lawyer Kati Tal reinforced a room in her aging Tel Aviv apartment; when an Iranian strike hit the building, she and her husband walked away unharmed
Maya Benita | 07:47 | 08.31.26
הקרוואן של ים נץ
Fed up with soaring rent, Israeli turns an 11-square-meter caravan into a home on wheels
After soaring rents pushed him to rethink conventional housing, Yam Netz built an 11-square-meter caravan into a fully equipped home and lived in it for four years before moving to Australia
Maya Benita | 20:54 | 08.28.26
הדמיה: מושלי אלדר אדריכלים
Haifa unveils ambitious $1 billion waterfront ‘Strip’ with arena, hotels and moving walkway
The proposed redevelopment would expand Haifa’s southern gateway to 130 dunams, add 191,000 square meters of construction, 750 hotel rooms and a 10,000-seat arena, but financing and approvals remain major obstacles
Assi Haim | 22:28 | 08.26.26
הדמיה של המטרו
Israel's metro takes next step toward a driverless future
Israel's metro project takes a major step forward as NTA opens prequalification for $8 billion in tenders covering hundreds of driverless trains, signaling and power systems, with foreign bidders required to partner with Israeli cybersecurity firms
Sivan Hilaie | 01:20 | 08.24.26
מדריד
‘Separate politics from business’: Why Israeli investors are betting on Madrid real estate
Madrid housing prices have surged as supply shortages, economic growth and faster permitting draw Israeli developers and funds, even as Spain’s government remains sharply critical of Israel
Hila Tsion | 05:16 | 08.22.26
Design by Shana W. interiors
They’re not looking for America in Israel
From kosher kitchens and supersized appliances to guest rooms and Sukkot-ready dining spaces, designer Shana Wirzberger says homes for overseas families require a different approach — while still preserving the character that drew them to Jerusalem
ynet Global | 05:00 | 08.22.26
ספה, אקססוריז וכורסאות בעיצוב Kare
Transformative Teal is the color of 2026, and it may be coming to a home near you
The deep blue-green shade chosen by WGSN and Coloro is spreading through interiors, furniture and fashion, promising an escape from years of beige and gray while fitting naturally with Israel’s strong light and Mediterranean materials
Yulia Prilik Niv | 00:33 | 08.22.26
דירה לתושבי חוץ, עיצוב: דנה אוברזון, טקסטיל: ELLA DECOR
They live abroad, but turned their Tel Aviv second home into a sleek retreat
Architect Dana Oberson reworked the angular 1,776-square-foot apartment with custom cabinetry, soft sand tones and flexible spaces designed for family visits
Yulia Prilik Niv | 10:46 | 08.21.26
שכונת יד התשעה. היתרי בנייה צפויים ב־2030 ׀ הדמיה: גוטמן אסיף אדריכלים
Herzliya neighborhood set for dramatic overhaul with 35-story towers and 4,600 new homes
Nearly 1,500 aging apartments in Yad HaTisha would be demolished as the historic neighborhood adds new schools, commercial space and transit links, with its population projected to rise from 3,500 to nearly 15,000
Hila Tsion | 05:42 | 08.20.26
דירה חיפאית עם וינטג', עיצוב: יהב מרום
Vintage finds finally come out of storage in this Haifa home makeover
After years of keeping her collections packed in boxes, a mother of two teens bought an old apartment on Haifa's Carmel; they now take center stage in a colorful, character-filled home that gives the past pride of place
Liona Mankali | 21:46 | 08.17.26
Property with a 'For Sale' sign
Before you borrow from your bank outside Israel read this
In Israel, mortgage rates for foreign buyers are the same as those available to Israeli residents and you can lock in a fixed rate mortgage; this does not mean financing is black and white, or that every buyer should use it
Noah Sander | 09:37 | 08.17.26
בית בעתלית, עיצוב: ליאת שמחי
From Poland to Atlit: Israeli couple turns aging home into a storybook-inspired retreat
After 12 years in a leaky, outdated house, a tech couple with two children renovated it around the rustic atmosphere of a favorite Polish vacation cabin, mixing vintage finds, floral details and AliExpress lighting
Gili Kanelbaum | 08:44 | 08.17.26
מאפיינים של אר-נבו ואר-דקו
New ‘White Lotus’ location: Iconic Paris hotel once used as Nazi headquarters, now Israeli-owned
The fourth season is filming at Paris’ Hotel Lutetia, a 1910 landmark that housed Nazi military intelligence, later received Holocaust survivors and is now owned by Israeli businessman Alfred Akirov’s Alrov Group
Amnon Direktor | 09:49 | 08.16.26
Dar al Funoon, אבו דאבי
Abu Dhabi bets billions on culture — and the world’s biggest architects
From the Louvre and Guggenheim to museums, mosques and immersive art, Saadiyat Island is becoming a global culture hub — and a showcase of UAE soft power
Amnon Direktor | 19:23 | 08.15.26
הדירה של דנה רייזין
‘More is more’: a Tel Aviv artist turns her home into a riot of color
Former lawyer and Justice Ministry adviser Dana Reisin fills her 300-square-meter Tel Aviv villa with 6-meter yellow bookcase, metallic pink elevator, bold bathrooms and treasured collections, all designed to make visitors smile at every turn
Gili Kanelbaum | 09:15 | 08.15.26
אנתרופולוג'י הום
Low dollar, wider selection: how to get home decor you can’t find in Israel?
From Williams Sonoma tableware and West Elm textiles to the Dutch charm of Dille & Kamille, this is how Israelis can shop global home decor brands from home
Yulia Prilik Niv | 03:44 | 08.14.26
אילוסטרציה תאונות בנייה
Israel builders warn of fresh housing delays after foreign worker recruitment freeze
Population and Immigration Authority halts foreign construction worker recruitment after 40,000-person quota exhausted, halting new and pending applications as contractors and Housing Ministry push for urgent increase
Ori Hodi | 10:06 | 08.12.26
דירה להייטקיסט חובב מדע וחלל, עיצוב: יעל שביט
A space-loving tech worker turns his bachelor pad into a sci-fi design fantasy
Interior designer Yael Shavit transformed a standard Givatayim apartment into a deeply personal home for a science and science-fiction enthusiast, complete with dark graphite walls, a calm home office and a ‘Space Opera’ entertainment room
Gili Kanelbaum | 09:43 | 08.09.26
הדמיה של פרויקט מלון אליזבת בטבריה
Tiberias aims to reclaim its tourism crown with major housing, hotel and infrastructure investment
The city is advancing 7,000 new homes, eight hotels, a renovated Sea of Galilee promenade and new employment hubs as it seeks to restore tourism, attract investment and move beyond years of political instability
Hila Tsion | 12:07 | 08.06.26
הבית היפה בישראל, תכנון: פיצו קדם אדריכלים
Israel’s most beautiful home: blend of raw concrete with sweeping nature views
Architect Pitsou Kedem designed the restrained Karmei Yosef villa around its steep terrain, natural light and views of Tel Gezer National Park, earning Israel’s 2025 Architecture Award for private construction
Talia Levy Rozenboim | 11:51 | 07.30.26
נצרת
Israel property tax hikes could reach 33% in 2027
Municipalities seek increases beyond the automatic 3.05% adjustment, with Nazareth requesting the steepest rise for homes and businesses
Gad Lior | 09:04 | 07.30.26
Afula
House prices are falling, and here’s what buyers paid across Israel this week
How much was paid for a 3-room apartment in Be’er Sheva, what did a 4-room apartment in Shoham sell for and how much did a 5-room penthouse in Holon fetch? Secondhand deals
Hila Tsion | 20:50 | 07.27.26
What fighting on the front lines taught me about real estate
After fighting in Gaza, a Canadian-born lone soldier struggled to find meaning in civilian life, until rising antisemitism reframed his real estate work as a mission to help Jews build a future in Israel
Noah Sander | 09:39 | 07.27.26
Al-Maha Island פרויקט שאפתני
Qatar’s next power play: new island aims to turn Doha into global art capital
One of the world’s richest countries is pouring vast sums into an artificial island featuring museums, luxury homes and public spaces; Art Basel will also establish a permanent presence in Doha for the first time in its history
Amnon Direktor | 16:53 | 07.26.26
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
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