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

A group makes aliyah

Conditional Aliyah: Jews are ready – Israel much less so

Construction Site.

How to revive a stagnant market? This is how to bring oxygen back to the real estate sector

Kfar Azza's new temporary residence: ‘Kfar Azza is not just a place – it’s an idea.’

Housing priority in the Gaza Envelope: Locals and fighters come first


Licensed architects plus inspection institutes mark a new era in the construction industry

Licensing reforms and architects' expanded role make inspection institutes central to planning and execution. Calibrate CEO Ariella Gutenberg-Yariv says cooperation boosts quality and saves time.

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The quiet influencer guiding urban renewal projects to success

In urban renewal, the quietest elements often hold a project together. What key checks protect residents and ensure fair economic viability? Real estate appraiser Israel Yaakov shares essential tips.

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How to solve the rental crisis for young people in 120 days

A new modular initiative by "The Rental Unit" aims to build affordable rental neighborhoods in months, working with the government and local authorities.

The container building for students at Sapir College in Sderot.

Many young people don’t want to buy apartments

“Gen Z wants fast money, not mortgages.” Bank Jerusalem’s CEO says young people now prefer the capital market, and foreign buyers are heading for a new wave of purchases.

Housing in Israel.

New study: 63% of Israelis believe buying an apartment is a worthwhile deal

A new study by Mizrahi-Tefahot Bank: Over half of Israelis are willing to move to a different area in the country and believe that with hard work, they can achieve their dream of owning an apartment.

Buying an Apartment.

'The upside of the public real estate market is still ahead of us'

At the “Financing Time” conference, Yaniv Pagot said Israel’s public real estate market will grow as rates fall. Investors return, capital awakens, stable firms benefit most.

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Entrepreneurs become suspects, the state forgets they are the ones building it

At the "Funding Time" conference, leaders criticized government policies stifling urban renewal, warned of small entrepreneurs disappearing, and called for cooperation to revive the sector.

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The capital of the Negev puts itself on the map: NIS 1.2 billion for a transformative plan

Israel approves a NIS 1.2b plan for Beersheba, the southern metropolis. Mayor Ruvik Danilovich says the Negev is at a crucial turning point for its own future and for that of the entire nation.

Beersheba landscape.

Pastoralism in the Galilee: The lake will come back to life with hotels around it

Ma'alot-Tarshiha launches tenders for hotels and commercial centers at Monfort Lake, which attracts hundreds of thousands annually and is undergoing major rehabilitation and infrastructure work.

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'The real demand for apartments in Israel has not disappeared'

At the "Financing Time" conference, construction leaders criticized interest rate policies, while a Bank of Israel official said there is a limit to flexibility.

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