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How to buy Real Estate in Israel

April 25, 2008 at 6:01 am
Tags: buying a home in israel, buying property in israel, buying property in tel aviv, how to buy property in Israel, israel real estate, Israeli real estate

When you buy property in Israel, you must be aware of certain basic legalities, terminology and norms. Firstly, let me clarify that Real estate in Israel is divided into two categories. Privately owned Israel property and State owned Israel property. In this article, I will be discussing Privately owned Israel property only.

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Israel Luxury Property Listings

April 20, 2008 at 6:09 am
Tags:israel real estate, luxury real estate listings, agence immobilieres in israel


Where is the best place to find luxury property listings in Israel? Affluent home owners tend to sell luxury real estate via private a luxury real estate professional, however, you may find luxury real estate listings in Israeli newspapers but there is usually a 'catch' involved. First of all, Israeli real estate listings found in newspapers don't normally include pictures. Secondly, expensive property in Israel is often listed as luxury real estate simply because the cost of the property is valued at more than 1 million dollars. The truth of the matter is, the sale price of the property isn't what makes it a luxury. In Israel, what you are essentially paying for in many cases is the land, location and then the home itself. So, if you were to buy a villa in Herzeliya Pituach , let's say it's somewhat of a fixer upper, you'd still pay at least one million dollars, if not more because the location. There are many exclusive opportunities to buy luxury real estate in Israel however, the most expensive real estate in Israel is not found in common israeli real estate listings. These properties are usually sold exclusively through luxury real estate professionals or a very reserved and private 'word of mouth'.

An excellent way to view luxury homes is via virtual tours. You can find virtual tours of properties in Israel on various video networks. I have added several of properties to the virtual tours section of this blog. Please feel free to have a look.

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Buying a second home in Israel

April 12, 2008 at 10:54 am
Tags: 2nd home in israel, second home in israel, buying a second home in israel, buying property in israel, homes for sale in Israel, israel real estate, Luxury Homes in Israel, second home in israel

For the past several years, foreign investment in Israel Real Estate has transformed the market into a Manhattan style 'high-end real estate' gem. Many American and European Jews choose to invest in Israel Real Estate not only because israeli real estate has proven to be a solid long term investment, but because they sincerely wish to spend a portion of their time here. Property in Jerusalem has long been a favorite of American and European Jews, but with the recent development of luxury apartments in Tel Aviv and Ramat Gan, many affluent Jews have begun to flock closer the sea, seeking out extraordinary apartments with breathtaking Meditarranean views.

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