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Light rail revolution: How real estate in central Israel is set for a dramatic shift

Tel Aviv’s new light rail is transforming central Israel, slashing commutes and reshaping real estate as buyers discover they can live affordably outside the city while staying just minutes from its heart

Noah Sander | 09.23.25

Haifa's historic casino building to become boutique hotel and spa

Haifa approved plan to restore the historic Bat Galim Casino, abandoned since the 1960s; project will transform the site into a boutique hotel and spa with 110 rooms, a restaurant, and public shoreline access, reviving the neighborhood as a leisure hub

Hila Tsion | 09.20.25

Celebrity couple purchase new Ra’anana apartment for $2 million

Eden Harel and Oded Menashe acquire a 1506.96 sq ft mini-penthouse in Ra’anana with five rooms, 645.84 sq ft balcony, in an urban renewal project

Hila Tsion | 09.19.25

Not just Tel Aviv: which Israeli city led in new housing starts this year?

Israel’s housing market saw a rise in new construction starts and building permits from July 2024–June 2025, even as completions declined amid labor shortages; Jerusalem topped the list of cities with the most new apartments

Hila Tsion | 09.19.25

From glass bathrooms to white sofas: 6 interior design trends that can ruin your home

They dominate Instagram and Pinterest feeds, but at home many trendy design choices quickly turn into high-maintenance headaches; Here are six popular interior design fads, with their pros, cons, and what to consider before adopting them

Liat Zelig | 09.19.25

Be’er Sheva approves preservation plan: 5,000 housing units in Old City

Planning authorities have approved a preservation and renewal plan for Be’er Sheva's Old City, including 5,000 new homes with 58 historic buildings protected; 'Vision of urban renewal while balancing development with historical preservation'

Hila Tsion | 09.17.25

Gaza should be turned into a 'real estate bonanza', Smotrich says, confirms negotiations on day after plan with US

Finance Minister confirms for the first time that the utopian plan for rebuilding the Gaza Strip, which was revealed on Ynet and is reportedly "circulating" in the Trump administration, and that Israel is in discussions with the US on its cut: 'We paid a lot of money for the war. We need to work out how we share percentages on the land. We've already done the demolition phase'

Hila Tsion | 09.17.25

Buying on paper in Israel: Rendering vs. reality

Buying an apartment 'on paper' in Israel means trusting renderings—but the real promise lies in the contract; here's how you can find certainty in the specification sheet, not the sales pitch

Noah Sander | 09.17.25

"הצעד הראשון קשה מאוד, אני גאה בעצמי שהתגברתי על הפחד". מרים רייז

'I’m not rich, but I bought 8 properties': How a Jerusalem teacher became a real estate shark

Miriam Reis recalls how she quietly built a portfolio of eight properties across Israel and abroad—saying that careful planning, not wealth, fuels smart real estate investing

Yael Garty | 09.14.25

First-time home purchases by young couples drop, Treasury says

In July, about 8,000 homes were purchased, down 10% from last year but up 36% from June’s low amid war-related disruptions; Investor purchases fell, while second-hand homes and improvement buyers saw mixed trends, the Treasury reports

Hila Tsion | 09.12.25

Israel real estate buyer's guide: New construction vs. second-hand

International buyers in Israel face a choice: invest in a future-ready new build with safe, staged payments and warranties, or snap up a second-hand apartment with instant occupancy and hidden potential

Noah Sander | 09.10.25

Wealthy tourists are already booking luxury mansions for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles

The Olympic Games in LA will not open until 2028, but the city’s limited supply of luxury mansions and high-end apartments has already prompted wealthy tourists, athletes and corporations to lock down properties years ahead of time; Rental prices for the period are already running about 40% higher than usual

News Agencies | 09.07.25

Tel Aviv real estate: Boom or bust for buyers?

After years of working in the Tel Aviv real estate market, I want to address the big elephant in the room: the prices; Everyone knows the cost of entry here is steep, for some, owning a home in this city will remain out of reach, but for many, it’s a dream they’ve carried for years, and one they’ve ultimately made a reality

Noah Sander | 09.02.25

Fleeing antisemitism: New York family buys 3 Ashkelon penthouses in NIS 25 million deal

Despite war, high interest rates and a slump in home sales, Israel's luxury market holds steady: A New York family buys three beachfront penthouses in Ashkelon for vacations—and plans to make them home after immigrating

Hila Tsion | 09.02.25

Tel Aviv real estate slowdown deepens as MyTown fails to sell a single apartment in 2025

With 12 projects across the city and none sold this year, MyTown’s slump underscores weaker demand, high prices and uncertainty tied to war and politics, raising broader questions about the health of Tel Aviv’s housing market

Amir Prager, Calcalist | 08.30.25

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