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Israel's Housing Market Soars 60% Amid Ongoing Declines

1/18/2026

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In November 2025, Israel's housing market rose 60% from October to 7,780 homes sold.
Newly built apartments made up 37.7% of sales, with about one-third sold under government-subsidized programs.
Yet the three-month trend declined 11.9% overall, with new home sales down 7.5% and secondhand sales down 14.5%.
Despite November's uptick, the outlook remains volatile with ongoing monthly declines.

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Story summary

In November 2025, Israel's housing market rose 60% from October to 7,780 homes sold.
Newly built apartments made up 37.7% of sales, with about one-third sold under government-subsidized programs.
Yet the three-month trend declined 11.9% overall, with new home sales down 7.5% and secondhand sales down 14.5%.
Despite November's uptick, the outlook remains volatile with ongoing monthly declines.