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New Home Sales Surge 38% in Israel, Yet 84,000 Units Remain Unsold

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Israel's housing market rebounded in Q2 2026 with new home sales rising 38%, yet over 84,000 apartments remain unsold, reflecting ongoing market challenges.

  • 01Israel sold 22,640 homes in Q2 2026, an 11.7% increase year-over-year.
  • 02New apartment sales surged 38.2% compared to Q2 2025.
  • 03Sales of new homes rose 18.4% from the previous quarter.
  • 04About one-third of new home sales were government-subsidized.
  • 05Despite sales growth, 84,000 apartments remain unsold in Israel.

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MaarivCenter · HebrewAug 13, 2026
New Home Sales Surge 38% in Israel, Yet 84,000 Units Remain Unsold
CalcalistUnrated · HebrewAug 13, 2026
June Sees Highest Apartment Sales in Israel This Year Despite Builders’ Slowdown
YnetCenter · HebrewAug 13, 2026
Tel Aviv Leads Israel in New Apartment Sales Amid Rising Inventory Backlog
GlobesUnrated · HebrewAug 13, 2026
Tel Aviv Leads New Apartment Sales with Five-Year Quarterly Record in First Half of 2026
GlobesUnrated · HebrewAug 12, 2026
Financial Promotions Lead to Surge in Apartment Purchase Cancellations Across Israel
Show 3 more reportsCalcalistIsrael Sees 41% Surge in Canceled Home Purchases Amid Market ShiftsMaarivIsrael's Housing Market Surges in June Amid Rising Deal Cancellations and Mixed Long-Term TrendsYnetIsrael Housing Market Sees Rising Apartment Purchase Cancellations Amid Modest Sales Growth