We visited this amazing two-story penthouse in Netanya about 2 years ago while it was under construction. Here’s that video

It is custom designed and custom furnished, complete with outdoor pool, indoor sauna and every imaginable luxury.

Thought you might like to see how it turned out. Email me for more details.

While Jerusalem is expecting snow this Shabbat, the Galilee is blooming!

In the Yavne’el Valley we’re at about sea level. The winter rains have done their job of turning the hills and valley green, and the almond trees are beginning to blossom.

Now it’s time to plant some flowers in the garden. Here’s a video of our visit to the local nursery. We live in an amazing part of the country where pansies, petunias and roses you are familiar with from North America can grow alongside birds of paradise, and cactus.

If you love gardening this is a great place to live. Call or email us and find out more.

Last week we reported that the Bank of Israel dropped interest rates but were hoping it wouldn’t affect housing prices.

However, one leading economist has already spotted an upward trend. Haim Natan, Chief Economist with Menorah Mivtachim, comments that signs have been building in recent weeks that the fall in real estate prices has run its course.

Says Natan, “The Bank of Israel’s interest rate cut last month, supposedly meant to prevent the real estate bubble from bursting, seems to have succeeded in pushing the public towards investing in residential property once more, and is liable to set off a renewed trend of price rises.”

Here’s a full article from Globes with more info on current economic trends.

Here’s a charming home if you’ve been thinking of retiring to the north of Israel, or if you’re looking for a vacation home in the Galilee at a reasonable price.

Be our neighbor and enjoy quiet country living only 15 minutes from Tiberias. This 70 meter, 2 bedroom cottage sits on a large 570 meter treed lot.

This cosy private home has been tastefully renovated inside and out.

Relax in the lush garden filled with oranges, lemons, pomegranates, guava and more. Close to Shuls and mini-market.

Asking NIS 920,000 (about US 248,000)