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

The Command Compound – Heart of the Old City.

Beersheba’s southern command to be vacated and transformed into a residential and leisure complex

Reinforced safe room (Mamad) under construction. Craftsmen Center 42, Tel Aviv.

12 years of missed opportunity: Hundreds of thousands of residents unprotected in the next war

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Plan approved: Giant neighborhood of approximately 3,000 apartments to be built in this city


When land no one wanted becomes good news for students

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The growing city in Israel: 17,000 additional apartments in Dimona

Dimona will triple its population. This week, a new master plan was signed with 17,000 new housing units and major infrastructure development.

Master Plan Agreement Signing.

Data reveals: housing demand in Kiryat Malakhi is on the rise

Kiryat Malakhi’s housing data shows rising demand. Since 2017, the city’s population has grown 1%–2% annually, totaling about 8.5% over the past decade.

First Urban Renewal in Kiryat Malakhi.

How long does urban renewal take to launch? 'Only' 16 years

208 Jaffa residents completed choosing their homes in the TEL-AVIVA project, which will include 12 new buildings, about 800 units, a green boulevard, and a unique park on Jerusalem Boulevard.

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New mega-neighborhood with 1,500 apartments approved near Tel Aviv on metro line

A new gateway to Or Yehuda: 1,500 housing units will rise near the metro–light rail junction, along with 88,000 m² of commercial and employment space and 36,000 m² designated for public buildings.

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Conditional Aliyah: Jews are ready - Israel much less so

With Jewish safe spaces shrinking and synagogues politicized, Israel faces rising immigration but lacks a real plan. Ofer Petersburg urges action before the gates open.

A group makes aliyah

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

It’s a matter of perspective: crisis or opportunity? Polly Tetro, partner at Top Capital, shares an optimistic view on overcoming stagnation and creating a stable, healthy real estate market.

Construction Site.

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

A new decision by the Israel Land Authority Council in the Gaza Envelope will allocate up to 85% of plots to locals, giving clear priority to reservists and combatants.

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

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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