Bank of Israel Warns National Economic Council of Rising Housing Prices and Increased Buyer Risk
The Bank of Israel has issued a strong warning against the recent proposal by the Housing Cabinet to examine the role of banks in setting...
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Israel Housing Market Slowdown Continues: Contractor Sales Drop 21% in March
The Israel housing market showed mixed signals in March 2025, with total apartment transactions—both new and secondhand—rising by 8% compared to the previous month. Yet...
Jerusalem Advances Urban Renewal: 850 New Apartments in Katamonim and Kiryat Yovel, High-Rise Towers to Replace Talpiot Mall
The Jerusalem Local Planning Committee approved three urban renewal plans in the city’s older neighborhoods—including towers up to 37 stories high, hundreds of new housing...
Quentin Tarantino to Build Luxury Home in Tel Aviv–Strengthening His Ties to Israel
In a major celebrity real estate transaction, Hollywood director Quentin Tarantino and his wife, Israeli actress and singer Daniella Pick, have purchased two adjoining lots...
From Kollel to Construction: How Thousands of Ultra-Orthodox Became Construction Workers Since October 7
While public clashes over military conscription dominate the headlines, a quieter, more optimistic trend is taking shape: a growing wave of young ultra-Orthodox men are...
Real Estate Lawyer Receives Sentence of 4.5 Years for Stealing Clients’ Funds
Real estate lawyer Dafna Moshel was sentenced to 4.5 years in prison after admitting to 15 charges, including aggravated fraud, breach of trust, forgery, and...
Pinui-Binui Drives Up Second-Hand Home Prices in Israel
Despite a slow market and widespread financing deals for new apartments, it’s actually “pinui-binui” projects that are driving the sharp increase in second-hand home prices...
Will Home Prices in Israel Drop? Dun & Bradstreet Predicts a Decline
Dun & Bradstreet’s Q1 2025 report offers a glimmer of cautious optimism for homebuyers. While challenges in the housing market persist, early indicators point to...
Home Prices Rise By 0.9% in Early 2025, Annual Increase Reaches 7.5%
Home prices climbed another 0.9% during January–February 2025. The steepest monthly increases were recorded in the North (1.8%) and Tel Aviv (1.5%) districts. Contractors warn...
Effect of VAT Hike Still Felt: New Construction Sales Down 21% in February 2025
Contractor sales in Israel fell by 21% in February 2025 compared to the previous year, continuing the slowdown following the VAT increase. Central Israel saw...