Dream Migdal Estate (Video Walk-thru)

Here's a closer video look at this great 4000 sq foot country home surrounded by 3/4 acre of fruit trees. I loved tasting the kumquats the best, but the tangerines and pomellas were a close second...

Rare 1913 film of Trumpeldor at Migdal

Here’s a rare film from 1913 showing a one-armed Joseph Trumpeldor plowing a field in Migdal shortly after he arrived in Israel from Russia. You can see the Arbel mountain and the Kinneret in the background. Trumpeldor was the most highly decorated...Read more

Dollar up – Prices Down – Here’s an example

After checking this morning, the US dollar was 3.54 shekels a year ago. Today it’s 3.78. That’s an increase of 6.7%. At the same time, the real estate boom has slowed and prices have dropped on average 3.7% in the last four months (more in...Read more

Chana with a Grapefruit in the Olive Orchard

We were looking at some farms in Migdal for a client and spent some time walking through olive, grapefruit and mango orchards. It was a beautiful and even spiritual experience. Here’s Chana enjoying a lucious grapefruit and explaining how she’s...Read more

Unique Country Estate in Migdal

This dream country estate and farm was lovingly developed over 30 years. It’s located in Migdal on the northern shores of Lake Kinneret, only 8 minutes from Tiberias. (view full slide show at bottom of post) The main house is about 400 square meters (...Read more

Tsfat – Safed Artist’s Quarter (Video)

When you are visiting the Galilee and staying with us at Villa Rimona Zimmers, it’s a short drive to Tsfat.  After visiting all the historic sites including the Ancient Synagogues, graves of the Tzaddikim and the Ari’s Mikvah, take some time out...Read more

Take a ride on the new Jerusalem light rail train (video)

During the summer we had reason to be in Jerusalem in the middle of a bunch of family simchas. Wow, has Jaffa Road changed now that the new light rail train is operating. It's actually RELAXING to have a cup of coffee at an outdoor cafe without the...Read more

Country-wide Protests against Housing Shortage

Prime Minister Netanyahu cancelled a trip to eastern Europe to deal with the growing tent-city protests around the country demanding a solution to the housing crisis for young couples. It’s become almost impossible for a young couple to purchase an...Read more

Unique Luxury Villa in Ramat Beit Shemesh

This is one of the largest, most exclusive Villas in Ramat Beit Shemesh. Built on a 470 meter lot on a quiet cul-de-sac in the Dolev neighborhood, this unique home is a rare opportunity to have a large American-style home in one of the most sought after Anglo...Read more

Fischer: Israel Home prices may double in 5 years

The good news is that Israel’s economy is probably the strongest it’s ever been. - GDP grew 4.7% in 2010. - GDP projection for 2011 is 5% and 2012 is 4.2 % (conservatively). - Unemployment has fallen to an all time low of 6% closing in on full...Read more