Renting in Israel, The Healthy Financial Choice
Guest contributor: Jay L. Abramoff This article presents a couple of figures, some facts, and a few ideas. It [...]
Aliyah: When to Take Out a Mortgage?
If you are planning on making Aliyah and buying a home in Israel, it is important to consider when [...]
Buying an Apartment on Paper: Protect Your Money
Purchasing new construction in Israel is a complex transaction, both legally and financially. Often, when entering into the new construction agreement, completion is two to three years away and you are buying a home, off blueprints and technical specifications. The Israeli law of sale is designed to keep your money safe, if the contractor goes bankrupt or doesn’t complete the project.
Mortgage Benefits in Israel
Israel’s Ministry of Construction and Housing oversees a mortgage benefit program that assists new Olim in funding the purchase of a home in Israel. This is part of an Israeli government benefits program which is commonly referred to as the Zakaut mortgage benefit.
Living on a Kibbutz
The information below will help you research the options for living on a Kibbutz. You will also need to [...]
Getting a Mortgage In Israel vs. the US
Guest Contributor: Moshe Wilshinsky What to Expect While home financing in Israel carries some similarities with the US, there [...]