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Israel Housing Market Optimistic for 2026 Amid Challenges

2/20/2026

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Israel's housing market shows cautious optimism for 2026 after a challenging 2025 marked by the Gaza war, high rates, and a surplus of unsold homes.
Prices fell in 8 of 12 months in 2025, but finished with a 0.4% annual gain.
Jerusalem prices rose 9.6%, and Tel Aviv fell 1.9%.
Experts say now is a good time to buy, amid government investment in infrastructure and housing to stimulate growth.

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Story summary

Israel's housing market shows cautious optimism for 2026 after a challenging 2025 marked by the Gaza war, high rates, and a surplus of unsold homes.
Prices fell in 8 of 12 months in 2025, but finished with a 0.4% annual gain.
Jerusalem prices rose 9.6%, and Tel Aviv fell 1.9%.
Experts say now is a good time to buy, amid government investment in infrastructure and housing to stimulate growth.