Affordable Housing site shut down
After a High Court ruling, the Affordable Housing site was shut for maintenance to prevent benefits for draft evaders, leaving users with expiring eligibility certificates without a solution.
Israel Real Estate
Apartments under construction in Tbilisi: A smart investment play for 2026
Plan approved to add three floors, 85 micro-apartments, and rooftop park to Dizengoff Center
Make your Jerusalem aliyah dream come true. The Crown in Mekor Chaim 55
New mega-neighborhood with 1,500 apartments approved near Tel Aviv on metro line
A new gateway to Or Yehuda: 1,500 housing units will rise near the metro–light rail junction, along with 88,000 m² of commercial and employment space and 36,000 m² designated for public buildings.
Conditional Aliyah: Jews are ready - Israel much less so
With Jewish safe spaces shrinking and synagogues politicized, Israel faces rising immigration but lacks a real plan. Ofer Petersburg urges action before the gates open.
How to revive a stagnant market? This is how to bring oxygen back to the real estate sector
It’s a matter of perspective: crisis or opportunity? Polly Tetro, partner at Top Capital, shares an optimistic view on overcoming stagnation and creating a stable, healthy real estate market.
Housing priority in the Gaza Envelope: Locals and fighters come first
A new decision by the Israel Land Authority Council in the Gaza Envelope will allocate up to 85% of plots to locals, giving clear priority to reservists and combatants.
Licensed architects plus inspection institutes mark a new era in the construction industry
Licensing reforms and architects' expanded role make inspection institutes central to planning and execution. Calibrate CEO Ariella Gutenberg-Yariv says cooperation boosts quality and saves time.
The quiet influencer guiding urban renewal projects to success
In urban renewal, the quietest elements often hold a project together. What key checks protect residents and ensure fair economic viability? Real estate appraiser Israel Yaakov shares essential tips.
How to solve the rental crisis for young people in 120 days
A new modular initiative by "The Rental Unit" aims to build affordable rental neighborhoods in months, working with the government and local authorities.
Many young people don’t want to buy apartments
“Gen Z wants fast money, not mortgages.” Bank Jerusalem’s CEO says young people now prefer the capital market, and foreign buyers are heading for a new wave of purchases.
New study: 63% of Israelis believe buying an apartment is a worthwhile deal
A new study by Mizrahi-Tefahot Bank: Over half of Israelis are willing to move to a different area in the country and believe that with hard work, they can achieve their dream of owning an apartment.
Everyone has wondered at some point: What is the average salary of a real estate agent in Israel?
CBS data: real estate agents in Israel earned nearly NIS 17,000 in July, while construction workers earned about 13,500. This summarizes the updated wage picture in the real estate sector.
