Israeli Housing Market Sees Modest Price Rise Amidst War and Economic Factors
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OriginalHousing snapshot October: Uptick in French and British buyers as Americans remain hesitantThe story in 6 lines · by baba
- Israeli housing prices rose 0.2% in June-July 2026 but are down 1.2% year-over-year.
- The housing market is affected by the ongoing war, high interest rates, and a strong shekel.
- French and British buyers increased activity, while American buyers remained hesitant.
- New apartment sales rose 9% year-over-year, but overall transactions fell 4%.
- Government-subsidized programs accounted for 41% of new home sales.
- Construction labor shortages have largely recovered due to foreign and domestic workers.
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