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Oct 18, 2023, 4:22 PM

A simple way to send your condolences to the mourners of Am Yisrael

There are over 1,400 families mourning their loved ones right now. The hearts of Jews all over the world are broken for them, from Australia to America and everywhere in between. Many of those Diaspora Jews would have wanted...

Oct 12, 2023, 4:48 PM

On Hold: Strength, resilience, and solidarity, a call to action

Closed. Deserted. Empty. Sounds depressing. But, actually, in these times, in these circumstances, the vacancy is a sign of life: vibrant, thriving, active Jewish life. In light of recent harrowing events that have gripped our homeland in the most distressing of ways,...

Aug 14, 2023, 3:56 PM

Navigating the Field of Real Estate in Israel vs. America

Welcome to the third and final part of our series on the differences in the property purchase process in Israel and America. In this post, we embark on an exploration of three fundamental differences that define these distinct and...

Aug 1, 2023, 6:20 PM

Navigating the Field of Real Estate in Israel vs. America

Part II By Shia Getter As we discussed in Part I of this three-part series, buying property in a foreign country can be riddled with potential pitfalls. Standards and procedures vary significantly across the globe, and Israel and America are...

Jul 18, 2023, 3:35 PM

Navigating the Field of Real Estate in Israel vs. America

Embarking on a property purchase is a very exciting endeavor — one filled with possibilities and potential pitfalls, especially when you’re doing it in a foreign country! Real estate procedures and standards can vary greatly across the world. Although both...

May 8, 2022, 3:07 PM

Government to address skyrocketing construction index prices (Madad)

Inflation. Shortages. More inflation. Rising interest rates. And now, finally, some good news … maybe? A new bill has been proposed in the Knesset that will hopefully address the ever-growing cost of apartments. The proposal calls for a revision of...

Feb 21, 2022, 2:16 PM

Israel’s Population to Skyrocket: The Opportunity & Adversity of Growth

There’s good news and there’s also bad news. And they’re both the same: Israel’s population is growing — rapidly. Whether you live here already or you just want to live here, this growth spurt is going to affect you....

Oct 5, 2021, 3:12 PM

Q & A with Shia Getter, CEO, The Getter Group

What's the number one mistake buyers make? Feeling pressure. People feel pushed by sellers, pressed by real estate brokers; everyone's pushing the buyer to act fast. It’s essential that buyers take the time needed for such a significant purchase, to research...

May 30, 2021, 1:11 PM

Don’t Think Fast

Don’t Think Fast These psychological pitfalls may play into the home purchase process Israel’s finally returning to “normal.” Our borders are slowly reopening. People can finally come to visit beloved family members, daven at favorite holy places, and start arranging plans...

May 24, 2021, 1:54 PM

For good measure

Measuring seems like something that should be simple. But, as observant Jews, we’re quite familiar with the concept that there can be more than one way to determine the size of a thing. Just think of our most recent...

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About Me

Shia Getter is known in Israeli real estate circles for “the man with common sense.” Having moved to Israel 12 years ago, Shia understands what rough experiences many people not used to the local ways of doing business can get entangled with. His company, the Getter Group, is Jerusalem’s #1 sales and brokerage services company, and trusted source of information, ensuring clients get the right investment, covering their bases and checking that they are getting full value and security for their hard earned money.

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