Matthew Bortnick, at The Blogs

Oct 16, 2024, 12:30 PM

Israel’s Real Estate Resilience – Can It Last?

The Israeli real estate market is currently navigating a complex landscape, shaped by high interest rates and the ongoing war that began on October 7th, 2024. Despite these challenges, property prices continue to climb, defying traditional market dynamics of...

Oct 7, 2024, 1:50 PM

An Analysis of the Tel Aviv Property Market

Between March and May 2024, approximately 22,610 apartments were sold. This marks a 37.0% increase compared to the same period last year (March-May 2023) and a 2.7% increase compared to the previous three months (December 2023 – February 2024). 47.4%...

Apr 9, 2024, 12:36 AM

The Mechanics of the Tel Aviv Property Market

The allure of owning property in Tel Aviv is undeniable. The city's vibrant culture, combined with its dynamic economy, makes it a magnet for both local and international buyers. However, the real estate market in Tel Aviv, with its...

Feb 20, 2024, 8:18 PM

Are Foreign Property Investors Really Returning?

In the dynamic Tel Aviv real estate landscape, the recent increase in foreign investor interest, despite the complexities of 2023, underscores the city's enduring allure. As a seasoned real estate advisor with a 15-year track record predominantly serving international...

Apr 26, 2023, 3:42 PM

What’s in the Future for Israeli Hospitality Real Estate?

The tourism industry in Israel has faced significant challenges over the past couple of years, largely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, despite the setbacks, the industry has shown remarkable resilience and has made significant strides towards recovery. Before the...

Apr 12, 2023, 9:25 AM

Why Tel Aviv Property Prices Aren’t and Still Won’t Go Down

Ten years ago, I wrote an article on these very pages titled “Tel Aviv is Different: Why Property Prices Aren’t, and Will Not Go, Down…” Looking back, I can’t help but think to myself what a prophetic assertion that...

Feb 20, 2012, 3:12 PM

Tel Aviv is Different | Why Property Prices Aren’t, and Will Not Go, Down

If you're reading this, you're probably interested in the real estate market as a buyer, homeowner, or property investor. If you're a buyer, you've most likely been sitting on the sidelines since last summer's social protests. Nobody wants to...

Feb 19, 2012, 6:29 AM

Tel Aviv Property Market Report | February 2012

Over the past few years, the Israeli property market has made headlines throughout the world, being cited at times as one of the world's hottest places for purchasing real estate. With home sale prices having risen 67% since May...

About Me

Matthew is a luxury property advisor based in Tel Aviv. His focus in Israel is on representing and advising foreign buyers, family trusts, corporations, developers, and governments in the Tel Aviv and Herzliya real estate markets. Born in the United States, Matthew is a frequent commentator on the Israeli property market in the international and Israeli media, including the BBC, the Wall Street Journal, the Financial Times, Architectural Digest, Globes, Haaretz, Bloomberg, and Monocle.

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