The market awaits a drop: Will it happen in 2026?
Are Israeli housing prices falling as hoped, or in a slow correction before the next surge? Ofer Petersburg reviews a year of data, expectations, and market trends.
Israel Real Estate
Enough with the slogans: How can Israel truly jump-start the long-term rental market?
2026 in urban renewal: Less magic, more depth
Festive tenders: Thousands of apartments on the way - Ma'ale Adumim in focus
Echoes of old Jerusalem: How 19th-century neighborhoods disappeared but never faded
This week, we are taking a look at ones whose names you may recognize but that have long ceased being used as neighborhoods – particularly the market area around Nahlaot.
Apartment prices in Kiryat Menachem jumped within three months. This is the reason
The light rail extension to Hadassah Ein Kerem boosts Kiryat Menachem prices by up to 8% since March, with urban renewal and infrastructure growth signaling this is just the start.
In central Carmel: 170 new apartments to replace 56 old ones
Savyonim Group and Yehuda Levy Group are set to replace two old buildings in central Carmel, Haifa, with 170 modern apartments as part of an ongoing urban renewal effort in the city.
An amazing opportunity in Jerusalem: This summer, get NIS one million off a premium apartment
21 new buildings with a view of the Jerusalem Hills and easy access to the main roads. Geshem unveils its model apartment, provides up to NIS 1 million off, and invites the public to a festive event.
Geula: Jerusalem's beating heart of ultra-Orthodox life
Originally just one small district, Geula has become so synonymous with haredi life that its name now blankets an entire cluster of neighborhoods.
Belief in the Haredi sector: Ruby capital to finance two projects worth NIS 245 million
Ruby Capital expands in the ultra-Orthodox sector with two new deals in Kiryat Sefer and Bnei Brak for 170 units. Overall, it finances 2,200+ units in the sector, totaling NIS 1.2 billion.
Hadera soars: Five new towers to be built in the heart of the city
400 new housing units, towers up to 26 floors, plus shops, parks, and kindergartens - urban renewal in central Hadera gets green light, led by Geshem Holdings.
A billion-Shekel project: Massive urban renewal launches in the heart of Gush Dan
After winning four tenders, Israel Europe plans 550 low-rise apartments in Bat Yam, 450m from the light rail and 900m from the sea. Prices start at NIS 2.5 million for a 3-room apartment.
The scenario that could reignite Israel’s real estate market
A sluggish market, high rates, and low morale weigh on housing. But Tal Tapuhi says post-war euphoria and regional calm could spark a price surge.
A new flavor in the heart of Gush Dan: The 'Umami' neighborhood surprises young people
Quality schools, an NIS 11 million park, busy shops, a strong community, and Purple Line access make Kiryat Ono’s new neighborhood a top choice for thousands of families seeking modern living.
