January 16, 2013
10:47 pm

Wolfson Towers – A Safe Haven for Overseas Buyers

I have fond memories from over twenty years ago walking in Jerusalem with my wife Fayge. We would head down King George Street, take a......

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January 10, 2013
5:15 pm

Centrally Located Kiryat Shmuel

Kiryat Shmuel is a charming Jerusalem neighborhood that is centrally located between Rechavia to the north, Talbieh to the east, and Katamon and the German Colony to the south.......

January 7, 2013
9:39 pm

Pros and Cons of Buying “On Paper”

An issue that resonates with many of my clients is: the pros and cons of buying an apartment in Israel “on paper” – which means buying a not-yet-built......

January 2, 2013
2:00 pm

Arnona: An Established Yet “Up and Coming” Neighborhood

Arnona has recently been the focus of my attention as I am working with many clients who are buying apartments in a new residential project being developed in......

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December 26, 2012
1:28 pm

2012 Israel Real Estate Review

The Macro Picture: Israel 2012 has been a busy year for Israel residential real estate. In response to the famous 2011 “Tent City” demonstrations against the high cost......

December 18, 2012
2:57 pm

Lod: More than Just Ben Gurion Airport

Earlier this year, I read an interesting article about the revitalization of Lod and was fascinated by the narrative of the ongoing gentrification process which is transforming many of......

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December 13, 2012
1:30 pm

Haifa’s Transformation

Haifa is a beautiful city located in northern Israel which offers its residents a rich quality of life. The third largest city in Israel, Haifa is on the......

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December 5, 2012
12:00 pm

Anybody Home?

When buying an apartment which you plan to keep vacant between your visits, I highly recommend that you retain a good property manager to watch over your investment.......

November 28, 2012
12:15 pm

Baka: A Great Family-Centric Neighborhood

Baka is a lovely upscale community located in southern Jerusalem. Baka is Arabic for “valley,” which alludes to Emek (or Valley of) Refaim, which runs along the western......

November 22, 2012
5:31 pm

Nachlaot: A Cultural Mosaic of the Jewish Diaspora

Nachlaot is a cluster of over two dozen Jerusalem neighborhoods centrally located between Sha’are Chessed and the famous Machane Yehuda shuk. Nachlaot, which means lands of inheritance, became......

November 14, 2012
2:00 pm

Combating Escalating Housing Prices

With the exception of this past year in which prices have softened somewhat, Israel real estate prices over the past decade have risen significantly. Understandably, the Bank of......

November 7, 2012
5:11 pm

The Charming Community of Talbiyeh

Talbiyeh is an upscale Jerusalem neighborhood located between Rechavia to the north, Yemin Moshe to the east, the German Colony to the south and Old Katamon to the west.......

October 31, 2012
3:30 pm

Shabbat Elevators: Coming To A Building Near You

Picture this scenario: You find a great apartment in Jerusalem that fits all of your needs but it is located on the fourth floor and the building’s elevator......

October 25, 2012
10:18 am

Anybody Home?

When buying an apartment which you plan to keep vacant between your visits, I highly recommend that you retain a good property manager to watch over your investment.......

October 18, 2012
12:30 pm

Groundbreaking Innovations in Hydroelectricity

The story of Israel’s burgeoning energy industry is absolutely fascinating as it reinforces the “can do” spirit of the Jewish nation. While its neighboring countries account for four of......

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Wolfson Towers – A Safe Haven for Overseas Buyers

I have fond memories from over twenty years ago walking in Jerusalem with my wife Fayge. We would head down King George Street, take a......

Centrally Located Kiryat Shmuel

Kiryat Shmuel is a charming Jerusalem neighborhood that is centrally located between Rechavia to the north, Talbieh to the east, and Katamon and the German Colony to the south.......

Pros and Cons of Buying “On Paper”

An issue that resonates with many of my clients is: the pros and cons of buying an apartment in Israel “on paper” – which means buying a not-yet-built......

Arnona: An Established Yet “Up and Coming” Neighborhood

Arnona has recently been the focus of my attention as I am working with many clients who are buying apartments in a new residential project being developed in......

2012 Israel Real Estate Review

The Macro Picture: Israel 2012 has been a busy year for Israel residential real estate. In response to the famous 2011 “Tent City” demonstrations against the high cost......

Lod: More than Just Ben Gurion Airport

Earlier this year, I read an interesting article about the revitalization of Lod and was fascinated by the narrative of the ongoing gentrification process which is transforming many of......

Haifa’s Transformation

Haifa is a beautiful city located in northern Israel which offers its residents a rich quality of life. The third largest city in Israel, Haifa is on the......

Anybody Home?

When buying an apartment which you plan to keep vacant between your visits, I highly recommend that you retain a good property manager to watch over your investment.......

Baka: A Great Family-Centric Neighborhood

Baka is a lovely upscale community located in southern Jerusalem. Baka is Arabic for “valley,” which alludes to Emek (or Valley of) Refaim, which runs along the western......

Nachlaot: A Cultural Mosaic of the Jewish Diaspora

Nachlaot is a cluster of over two dozen Jerusalem neighborhoods centrally located between Sha’are Chessed and the famous Machane Yehuda shuk. Nachlaot, which means lands of inheritance, became......

Combating Escalating Housing Prices

With the exception of this past year in which prices have softened somewhat, Israel real estate prices over the past decade have risen significantly. Understandably, the Bank of......

The Charming Community of Talbiyeh

Talbiyeh is an upscale Jerusalem neighborhood located between Rechavia to the north, Yemin Moshe to the east, the German Colony to the south and Old Katamon to the west.......

Shabbat Elevators: Coming To A Building Near You

Picture this scenario: You find a great apartment in Jerusalem that fits all of your needs but it is located on the fourth floor and the building’s elevator......

Anybody Home?

When buying an apartment which you plan to keep vacant between your visits, I highly recommend that you retain a good property manager to watch over your investment.......

Groundbreaking Innovations in Hydroelectricity

The story of Israel’s burgeoning energy industry is absolutely fascinating as it reinforces the “can do” spirit of the Jewish nation. While its neighboring countries account for four of......

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