{"id":269963,"date":"2026-02-02T08:35:11","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T08:35:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/269963\/"},"modified":"2026-02-02T08:35:11","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T08:35:11","slug":"for-some-buyers-a-home-in-israel-is-about-the-future-not-the-present","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/269963\/","title":{"rendered":"For some buyers, a home in Israel is about the future, not the present"},"content":{"rendered":"

When people think about buying a home in Israel, they often assume it means an immediate move. According to Ayelet Lublin, a certified credit officer at the Bank of Jerusalem<\/a>, that assumption no longer reflects reality for many buyers. \u201cIn recent years, we see many people purchasing property without planning to live in it right away,\u201d Lublin said. \u201cThe home represents something broader than immediate housing.\u201d<\/p>\n

Lublin works with buyers who view property ownership as a long-term decision tied to identity, family planning and future flexibility. For these buyers, purchasing a home in Israel is about creating options rather than making an instant transition. \u201cSome people want to know that they have a place here,\u201d she said. \u201cEven if they are not ready to use it yet.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ayala Lublin Interiew<\/p>\n

(Fotage: Yaron Brenner)<\/p>\n

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In some cases, properties are purchased and rented out. In others, apartments remain empty, held for future use. Lublin said motivations vary, but the underlying theme is long-term thinking. \u201cBuying property can be part of a bigger plan,\u201d she said. \u201cIt gives people a sense of security.\u201d<\/p>\n

Family considerations play a major role. Some buyers acquire more than one property to ensure housing options for children or extended family members down the line. Others focus on specific cities or neighborhoods because of community ties rather than proximity to work. <\/p>\n

\u201cThese decisions are often about belonging,\u201d Lublin said. \u201cPeople want to be near communities that feel familiar.\u201d That focus has shaped where buyers choose to purchase. While major cities like Jerusalem and Tel Aviv remain popular, Lublin said interest has grown in areas that offer strong community life and future potential. \u201cPlaces like Beit Shemesh, Kiryat Gat, Givat Ze\u2019ev and Tzfat have become more attractive,\u201d she said. \u201cNot just because of pricing, but because of the environment.\u201d<\/p>\n

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‘When you have lived through change, having a place that feels secure matters’, Nahlaot, Jerusalem<\/p>\n

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For these buyers, the home is less about daily convenience and more about long-term presence. The decision is often influenced by a desire to maintain a tangible connection to Israel, regardless of where life currently unfolds. Lublin said global uncertainty has also played a role in shaping this mindset. Many families are thinking further ahead than they once did. \u201cPeople are planning for different possibilities,\u201d she said. \u201cOwning property gives them flexibility.\u201d<\/p>\n

This approach changes how buyers think about mortgages. Instead of focusing solely on monthly living costs, they consider sustainability over time and the ability to maintain ownership even without immediate occupancy. \u201cThe mortgage still has to make sense,\u201d Lublin said. \u201cBut the purpose of the home is different.\u201d She emphasized that these purchases are not impulsive. On the contrary, they often involve careful planning and a long-term horizon. \u201cThese buyers are thinking years ahead,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

\"AyalaAyala Lublin, Ban of JerusalemPhoto: Bank of Jerusalem<\/p>\n

She believes this trend reflects a broader shift in how people relate to property in Israel. Homes are not only places to live, but symbols of continuity and preparedness. \u201cReal estate has become part of how people plan for the future,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

For buyers considering this path, Lublin said clarity of purpose is essential. \u201cYou need to understand why you are buying,\u201d she said. \u201cThat shapes every other decision.\u201d In an increasingly complex world, she said, owning a home in Israel offers more than shelter. \u201cWhen you have lived through change, having a place that feels secure matters,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

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