Ofer Petersburg

Editor, writer, and real estate analyst for the past 30 years. Partner in many journalistic investigations and scoops, including the plan to evacuate the Golan Heights and a series of investigations into corruption in the field. During his work, he interviewed leading economic figures, including Warren Buffett, Bill Gates, members of the Trump family, and others. He hosts a weekly real estate program on Tel Aviv radio on Friday afternoons. In recent years, he has led a public campaign to improve

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Prices in the New Carmei Gat Neighborhood Break a new record: NIS 5.8 million for a duplex

Construction.

Finally, it's happening: A first-of-its-kind academic degree for contractors

Housing Prices.

After months of decline: Housing prices in Israel begin to rise


The new law that changes agreements in the real estate world

New law shifts focus to contract wording in real estate deals, limiting broad interpretation, increasing certainty, and placing more responsibility on parties at the signing stage.

real estate.

Dramatic change in Jerusalem construction plan approvals: Impact of pre-planning agreements

At the beginning of 2026, one of the significant issues in regulating public obligations for construction developers vis-à-vis the Jerusalem Municipality is expected to take effect.

Urban Planning.

Evacuation and reconstruction - opportunity or trap?

Evacuation and reconstruction have driven Israel’s real estate growth for 20 years, renewing cities and neighborhoods - but what happens to the long-term residents?

Urban Renewal.

Boutique renewal: Who said entire neighborhoods must be redeveloped?

Netzer Israel Group is renewing Tabenkin Street in Haifa: Six buildings make way for a new residential complex – on a small scale, without unnecessary noise, and with consideration for life itself.

Tabenkin Street in Haifa is changing its face.

The education revolution in Acre: Three new schools to open in the upcoming school year

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Modi'in closes a street: Ten buildings to be built in a row

Construction company Ran-Or won another tender this week from the Israel Land Authority, to expand its project to a row of ten buildings along a single street.

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It only gets worse: How can construction time in Israel be shortened?

CBS data shows that in 2025, building an apartment in Israel takes 34.3 months on average, excluding planning and permits. Attorney Alkalay says many delays start with the developer.

Construction.

The market awaits a drop: Will it happen in 2026?

Are Israeli housing prices falling as hoped, or in a slow correction before the next surge? Ofer Petersburg reviews a year of data, expectations, and market trends.

Housing Market.

Enough with the slogans: How can Israel truly jump-start the long-term rental market?

Despite years of government plans, the rental market barely moves. Uri Paz of Michlol Financing pinpoints the core issue and proposes a financing solution to enable large-scale long-term rentals.

Tenting Market.

2026 in urban renewal: Less magic, more depth

Is the urban renewal sector maturing, or filtering out those who don’t grasp new rules? Attorney Keren Blacharski highlights key trends shaping the industry’s future.

Urban Renewal.