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The Herzliya caveman: The final days of the cliff palace

For 50 years, Nissim Kahlon carved a cliff palace at Sidna Ali Beach. Now, past age 80, the Herzliya Caveman faces a final eviction deadline.

A play of light and shadow, glass and ceramics overlooking the sea, Sidna Ali.
The New Talpiot project.

‘New Talpiot’: A global community in one of Jerusalem’s most sought-after locations

Residential buildings in Petah Tikva.

Affordable Housing site shut down

For buyers willing to get in before the concrete sets, Tbilisi’s pre-construction market offers a combination of lower entry prices, flexible payments and rental potential.

Apartments under construction in Tbilisi: A smart investment play for 2026


The capital of the Negev puts itself on the map: NIS 1.2 billion for a transformative plan

Israel approves a NIS 1.2b plan for Beersheba, the southern metropolis. Mayor Ruvik Danilovich says the Negev is at a crucial turning point for its own future and for that of the entire nation.

Beersheba landscape.

Kiryat Gat master plan signed: NIS 6 billion for 21,000 new apartments

A fourth master plan agreement between the Israel Land Authority and Kiryat Gat was signed, covering 21,000 new housing units and 700,000+ sqm of commercial and employment spaces.

Carmey Gat.

Without subsidy, there is no project: The new reality in urban renewal

The Southern District Committee reviews two projects: in Beersheba, complementary land saves an unprofitable D neighborhood renewal, while in Eilat, tens of millions in subsidies are needed.

D Neighborhood, Beersheba.

Rising up: the surprising city becoming Israel's tower capital

While Tel Aviv falls to fifth, Jerusalem leads in new tower construction. Thousands of apartments are planned across neighborhoods in the urban renewal reshaping the capital.

Illustration: Tower Construction.

Breakthrough in Eilat: A 25-story tower to replace old buildings

Southern District Committee approved Ye'elim urban renewal: 216 new apartments replace 75 old, with commercial areas, public buildings, open spaces, and gov’t subsidies (Standard 21)

Eilat City, Red Sea Coast, Sea of Sinai.

A revolution in the renovation industry: how will it affect our wallets?

The Ministry of Construction’s renovation reform begins: higher financial limits, faster contractor promotions, and safety training aim to ease contractors’ work and benefit the public.

Renovation, remodeling, home design, real estate.

Dreaming of a private house? You’ll have to move beyond the green line

A CBS report for early 2025 shows most new private homes are built in small West Bank towns, while big cities build upward and the dream of a yard and driveway drifts farther from Israel’s center.

New construction of a house.

Slowdown in the market? Carasso sells one-third of apartments in "Carasso Nia," Jerusalem

Amid reports of a slowdown in Jerusalem's housing market, Carasso has sold one-third of its luxury "Carasso Nia" apartments, with many buyers being Jews from the U.S.

Ofer Petersburg: Carasso Nia Project in Jerusalem.

Hatzor HaGlilit: Record financing of NIS 300 million for detached houses

Yesodot Group will provide financing and guarantees totaling approximately NIS 300 million for a detached housing project in Hatzor HaGlilit.

Construction.

"Parking near the child’s kindergarten is Just as important as another shopping center"

At a special conference with Israel’s real estate women, municipal leaders, and senior execs, the debate focused on the future of cities: rapid development or residents’ quality of life.

Illustration: Parking.