About Be'eri

This author has not yet filled in any details.
So far Be'eri has created 34 blog entries.

The Deceptive Allure of CPI-Linked Mortgages in Israel

Are you considering buying a home in Israel or the US? If so, it’s important to understand the differences between the mortgage process in these two countries. Beware the Trap: The Deceptive Allure of CPI-Linked Mortgages in Israel Entering the realm of real estate investment can feel like tackling a daunting maze, [...]

By |2024-02-20T15:35:07+02:00February 20th, 2024|Financing|0 Comments

What are the key Differences in Buying a Home and Getting a Mortgage: Israel vs. USA 🇺🇸 🇮🇱

Are you considering buying a home in Israel or the US? If so, it’s important to understand the differences between the mortgage process in these two countries. From down payment requirements to mortgage types and loan term lengths, there are many factors that can impact your home buying experience. In this post, we’ll explore [...]

By |2023-07-23T06:53:38+02:00July 23rd, 2023|Financing, Uncategorized|0 Comments

A list of documents to get a mortgage in Israel for US buyers

Personal documents: 2 photo IDs (passport, driver's license, etc.) Credit score + full credit report (you can obtain it here) Application form Income Documents: Bank statements for your personal accounts - 3 months Tax returns for 2021 and 2022 Pay slips - 3 months (if applicable) An accountant statement regarding your current year's income Assets: Name, [...]

By |2023-06-26T15:57:38+02:00June 26th, 2023|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Taking a mortgage in Israel, without actually being in Israel

Up until very recently, there were only two banks that allowed taking a mortgage using a power of attorney, meaning the borrower didn't need to be in Israel to get a mortgage. Those were Bank Mizrahi-Tefahot and Bank of Jerusalem, that are traditionally more knowledgeable and accommodating towards foreign buyers. They are, subsequently or [...]

By |2020-07-13T10:39:39+02:00July 12th, 2020|Financing|0 Comments

Using rental income when applying for a mortgage

Do banks consider rental income when applying for a mortgage? When applying for a mortgage every Shekel of income count - both in order to insure that you'll actually get an approval and and also to get better rates and terms. The case when you already own an apartment If [...]

By |2020-07-12T15:08:34+02:00September 16th, 2018|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Investing in real estate for your retirement

Real estate professional column- Jerusalem Post December 2016 Real estate buyers in Israel can be divided into a few categories: The procrastinators – those who wait for prices to go down; the know it all, that bought before prices went up and “know” everything there is to know; the complainers- [...]

Choosing a real estate lawyer

When is the right time to include the lawyer?If you are buying: Right after you agree on the price. At this stage you let your lawyer speak to their lawyer. Usually the seller’s lawyer is the one drafting a contract, but not necessarily.If you are selling: When you made up your mind to sell. That [...]

By |2017-08-04T14:17:59+02:00January 8th, 2017|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Real estate fundamentals – Jerusalem Post Column October 2016

Often I feel this is how people treat real estate: It doesn’t matter what you buy, as long as you buy real estate.   Whether you just got married, made Aliyah, or want to buy an investment property in Israel, the first stages of buying real estate are always the same: Define the purpose of [...]

The basic rules of real estate negotiations

Real estate negotiations - Jerusalem Post Column October 2016 Jerusalem Post real estate supplement cover Last week I bought a new oven. Even though the store came highly recommended, I noticed the salesperson was trying to upsell the oven I was buying. And yet, I ended up paying the exact price I [...]

By |2017-08-04T14:17:59+02:00November 22nd, 2016|Negotiating|0 Comments
Go to Top