In light of the high cost of housing in Israel and the near impossibility for many people – mostly young couples – to buy their...

Americans wishing to invest in residential real estate in Israel should consider both the US and the Israeli tax implications of their investment. While Israel...

When buying or renting a property in Israel it is important to find out if and how the building is maintained and the magnitude of...

The builder (‘kablan’) is showing me plans of new homes in Israel that I’m considering buying. The plans look great.  But does that mean that this...

Israel is located on a seismically-active fault line known as the Syrian African Rift and the possibility of earthquakes of high magnitudes pose a threat...

When buying property in Israel, one should bear in mind that there is a wide range of names given to the different types of homes...

Many foreign residents purchasing real estate in Israel are surprised by the prevalence of illegal extensions to the apartments they view prior to finding the property they...

In a concerted effort to bring down prices in the residential real estate market, the Israeli Government has recently implemented a number of reforms in...

Urban renewal in Israel generates new, creative construction in preexisting built-up areas. The scarcity of land for new construction in Israel and the subsequent housing shortage throughout...

If you are looking to buy property in Israel to live in or enjoy during vacations, you probably have a good idea which areas interest...