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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 | 08.17.26

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 | 07.27.26

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 | 07.11.26

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 | 06.14.26

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 | 06.06.26

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 | 05.31.26

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 | 05.22.26

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 | 05.16.26

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 | 05.07.26

Rent first or buy immediately? Common dilemma for property buyers in Israel

For new olim, foreign buyers, renting first can offer clarity in Israel’s complex housing market; But in cities like Tel Aviv, high rents and rising prices mean hesitation can come at real financial cost

Noah Sander | 04.23.26

בניין המיועד לפינוי בינוי שנפגע מטיל מאיראן

Why waiting to buy in Israel during war could cost you more than acting now

Amid war and uncertainty, many buyers choose to wait, but that instinct may come at a cost, as hesitation driven by fear, perception and headlines can mean missing opportunities in a quieter, more flexible market

Noah Sander | 03.28.26

Eventually, the sirens will stop. The cranes, however, will remain.

From the bomb shelter: the sirens are temporary; Israel is here to stay

Buying property in Israel is not just an investment, it is an expression of alignment with a country, with a people, with a long-term vision; even now, as it has in the past, Israel is building

Noah Sander | 03.02.26

The strong shekel, the weak dollar and how foreign buyers can respond strategically

With exchange rates reshaping purchasing power in Israel’s property market, international buyers must rethink transfers, geography and deal structure rather than wait for currency relief

Noah Sander | 02.21.26

There is more greenery and bigger living spaces in Ramat Gan

Ramat Gan: the green, connected and more affordable alternative

You can enjoy green spaces, strong schools, community life and potentially larger living environments, while remaining fully connected to Israel’s economic and cultural capital

Noah Sander | 02.17.26

Taking out a mortgage in Israel? here’s what you should know

Foreign buyers often underestimate how differently real estate financing works; with no mortgage contingencies and strict bank rules, early preparation and pre-approval are critical to avoid costly mistakes and secure a deal

Noah Sander | 01.31.26