Navigating the world of home financing can be complex. Break down the jargon, understand your options, and embark on your buying journey with confidence.

While the supply of unsold new homes hits records in Israel, Ashkelon again is in the top list of second-hand apartment sales.  There are many second-hand apartments in Ashkelon with great value and you don’t have to be a millionaire to buy one. Stephen Epstein would be happy to connect you with sellers.

One of the first things that you will need to do is to transfer Arnona (property tax), gas, electricity and water to your name. The process is not difficult, but may require some patience.

Putting money in the bank, until recently, gave little to no interest and did not offer any appreciation of capital. It was a no brainer to put money into buying apartments. Not only did they produce an income stream of 3 to 4 percent, but that income, as long as it was below a certain threshold, was tax free.

Ashkelon has become one of Israel’s most discussed “value” coastal markets—offering beachfront living at prices far below Tel Aviv or Herzliya. But for investors, the key question isn’t just affordability—it’s return on investment (ROI). And in Ashkelon, the price you pay has a direct and sometimes surprising impact on your yield. The Reality of [...]

Pinui Binui (פינוי בינוי) is an Israeli urban renewal process that means “evacuation and rebuilding.” It involves demolishing older residential buildings—typically low-rise structures from the 1950s–1980s—and replacing them with new, modern buildings that are larger, safer, and more efficient. Property owners in the original buildings temporarily move out while a developer constructs the new [...]

We get many requests for information on "mechanical Shabbat locks" for front doors. There are advantages and disadvantages and before you ask someone to install one, read this article and watch the videos.

When you buy a new apartment in a project, the builder usually provides extra ceramic tiles. Read this before you break a tile to do a repair.

Sea-view apartments in Ashkelon are among the most searched-for property types in Israel’s southern coastal market. With direct Mediterranean frontage, modern towers and strong rental demand, they often carry a significant price premium. But the real question for buyers, investors and tenants is simple: are sea-view apartments in Ashkelon actually worth the extra cost, [...]

When my wife and I moved to Ashkelon, we were surprised that it was not on the radar screens of most English speakers. Perhaps they never visited the city while on a gap year program or accidentally confused it with Ashdod, which is about 20 minutes away. I decided to change that and let people know about our amazing city.

A new program is being launched to help recently arrived residents integrate into the existing English-speaking community of Ashkelon.

With so many amazing English speaking communities in Israel, how does a 50+ English speaking individual or couple choose where to live? There are so many options, but when you deep dive into the various communities, the list becomes shorter.

I am often asked why staying at a BNB in Israel is so expensive. It seems hard to understand when you compare staying at a BNB in other countries to an Israeli apartment.

In Israel’s fast-moving real estate market, it is common for buyers and renters to be asked to sign a “Request for Brokerage Services” form before being shown a property. While many people view this as a mere formality, or even an inconvenience, it is, in fact, a cornerstone of Israeli real estate law and [...]