Bloomhousing - Real Estate in Israel

Modiin Chanukah Party

Bloomhousing — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 17:10:34 GMT

Happy Chanukah

REMINDER:

JLC Modiin Annual Chanukah Party will be held tomorrow(11.12.07) at Beit Haknesset Odayah, Rehov Nahar Hayarden/Nahal Zohar, Givat C.

TIME: 18.30-20.00

Brind a friend and gain more tickets for the raffle.

ADMISSION:FREE

Special Guest singer, David Katz, songs, impersonations.

Earn more tickets on the night, with quiz questions.

SPECIAL PRIZE:MOUNTAIN BIKE for the regular learners.

Other quality prizes.

Israelmall - Israel's Top English Shopping Mall With Great Discounts!

Bloomhousing — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 09:27:20 GMT

IsraelMall - Settling In Service

Reuven Shenny made aliyah in 2006, from Northwest London. Understanding the complexities facing an Anglo family moving to Israel, he has sought to smooth the way with his innovative new website, www.IsraelMall.co.il.

IsraelMall offers a wide variety of goods, from all the various items you need in Israel, to even some of the products you remember from back home. Whether you’re a new Oleh, a recently married couple, or someone more comfortable dealing with fellow English- speakers, IsraelMall can help you establish yourself in your new country by providing quality products, available to you from the comfort of your own home.

In conjunction with "Buchman Real Estate" and "Bloomhousing", IsraelMall is offering a Settling In Service to Olim, or people simply buying a second home in Israel. This service will set up your new home for you, with all the furniture and appliances you’ve bought from IsraelMall, before you even get to Israel. Moving to Israel just got easier!

Special Offer to viewers who come through the Bloomhousing site:

10% off your first purchase of $1000 or more.

Shavoua Tov

Why Contact "Bloomhousing" and "Buchman Real Estate" Direct?

Bloomhousing — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 09:15:16 GMT

Michael Bloom from "Bloomhousing" and Jacob Lichter from "Buchman Real Estate" are the two most experienced and well known real estate agents in Buchman today. Both have extremely good reputations of honesty, Michael and Jacob are hard working, patient, well mannered, very knowledgeable especially in regards to Buchman, top negotiators, and their two offices definitely are by far the best answer to your real estate needs in Buchman, they offer more specialized service than any other estate agency in the area can do. "Bloomhousing" and "Buchman Real Estate" are Buchman's top real estate offices, working alongside each other in order to offer clients the absolute best real estate services possible. They have a large extremely versatile team of top professionals working throughout Israel and abroad http://www.bloomhousing.com/about.html who are ready to serve your real estate needs. They are probably the highest ranked English, Israeli Real Estate website on the internet, an enormous advantage to their clients, and they have by far the largest number of exclusive properties for sale in Buchman, Modiin. If you contact another agent in Buchman, you will probably be told about many different properties that they have, probably most of them are either exclusive to "Bloomhousing" and "Buchman Real Estate" offices and if not they are at least are on thier books. Why go to "Bloomhousing" and "Buchman Real Estate" properties indirectly? To pay more money in a deal? To hear about properties second hand? To negotiate through a 3rd party agency who are also interested in getting their fees? If you have already contacted another agency, you still have the right to contact us directly. "Bloomhousing" and "Buchman Real Estate" believe that can only be to the potential client's best advantage. It is vital for Jacob and Michael to listen to their clients first hand so that they can understand in the best possible way, their client's needs and concerns, and because of their vast knowledge and having the largest selection of exclusive properties in Buchman on their books, they are sure that you would definitely get the best service to suit your real estate needs.

So if you are looking to buy or sell properties in Buchman, Modiin, contact "Bloomhousing" and "Buchman Real Estate" directly and be sure that you will be making the best decision possible to achieve your true real estate needs.

Michael Bloom:
michael@bloomhousing.com

Jacob Lichter:
jacob@buchmanhomes.com

Spectacular Buchman Villa For Sale

Bloomhousing — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 11:12:41 GMT

"Bloomhousing" and "Buchman Real Estate" are two of the most experienced real estate offices that specialize in Buchman, Modiin. Both offices work alongside each other and together hold by far the largest selection of exclusive properties in Buchman. On our books we have many 3 bedroom apartments in South Buchman for sale. These properties are perfect for long term investment and being sold at very reasonable prices. Today we are also offering the best and most desirable Malibu villa in Dan Street, Buchman for sale. This magnificent property is exclusive only to our two offices. The villa is built to 240 square meters on two floors. The garden is 320 square meters and the lot is 559 square meters. ( measurements are approximate). This is a very private residence in the finest location in Buchman. Originally 7 rooms this property has been converted to 5 rooms. It has a large kitchen and is beautifully designed. This property is for buyers who want to own the best villa that Buchman has to offer. So if you have a budget large enough to buy style and elegance in Modiin's most desirable location please contact:

Michael Bloom:
michael@bloomhousing.com

Jacob Lichter:
jacob@buchmanhomes.com

Buchman Real Estate - Largest Selection Of Exclusive Properties in Buchman

Bloomhousing — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 08:38:53 GMT

Jacob Lichter, formerly of New York, is a licensed real estate agent in Israel. He specializes in sales, rentals and purchases of new and existing homes in the Buchman, Modiin area. By focusing his efforts in this specific neighborhood, he has become an expert on the community’s real estate market.

The Buchman neighborhood of Modiin is currently one of Israel’s most sought after real estate markets. Buchman is attractive for its spacious and luxurious apartments and houses. The abundance of garden apartments and cottages create a tranquil suburban feeling within a flourishing city. The prices in Buchman have risen dramatically in the past 2 years, and masses of people worldwide are buying and selling for investment purposes.

Jacob Lichter and Buchman Real Estate have the largest number of exclusive properties available for sale in Buchman and Buchman Darom.

Please contact Buchman Real Estate and Jacob Lichter for more information on how you too can become part of the Buchman Experience.

Jacob Lichter

Real Estate Agent

Phone: + 972-(0)504-102-105

Fax: + 972-3-521-2285

Email: jacob@buchmanhomes.com

Web: www.buchmanhomes.com

Dimri Ir Yamim - Luxury Netanya Apartments With Swimming Pool

Bloomhousing — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 12:35:23 GMT

Many of our clients interested in buying apartments in Dimri, Ir Yamim in Ramat Poleg, Netanya have been asking if there will be a swimming pool in the complex. Well "Bloomhousing" and "Buchman Real Estate" are delighted to announce that the next building to go on sale from Dimri in Ir Yamim will have a swimming pool and other luxury facilities. This means that these apartments will be a great investment. These apartments are beautifully designed, closest to the sea than any other developer in Ir Yamim and with our group discounts included we believe Dimri, Ir Yamim is a fantastic investment. If you are interested in one of these fabulous apartments contact us now so that you will be one of the first on our list to choose your dream home in Dimri, Ir Yamim, Netanya. Luxury apartments located just a few hundred meters from the sea.

For details please contact:

Michael Bloom:
michael@bloomhousing.com

Jacob Lichter:
jacob@buchmanhomes.com

Sarfaty House on Shimon Street, Buchman, Modiin For Sale

Bloomhousing — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 07:34:19 GMT

"Bloomhousing" and "Buchman Real Estate" have two more beautiful exclusive properties for sale.

The first is a delightful Sarfaty cottage located on Shimon Street, north Buchman. This is a beautiful six room property with an upgraded kitchen, large well kept garden, a family area upstairs, air conditioning, and two covered parking spaces.

The second property is a delightful Zilbermintz duplex on Rabin street. 5 rooms and 100 meter garden, air conditioning and double parking. Asking price 1,480,000 Israeli Shekels ono.

If you have properties that you wish to rent out or sell in Buchman, contact "Bloomhousing" and "Buchman Real Estate" We specialize in Buchman, Modiin and have the largest selection of exclusive properties in Buchman for sale.

For details please contact:

Michael Bloom:
michael@bloomhousing.com

Jacob Lichter:
jacob@buchmanhomes.com

Representative in Hashmonaim and USA for "Bloomhousing" and "Buchman Real Estate"

Bloomhousing — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 19:01:42 GMT

Representative in Hashmonaim and USA for "Bloomhousing" and "Buchman Real Estate"

Originally from New Jersey, Joe Shapiro moved to Israel 21 years ago, and currently lives in Telz-Stone with his wife and children. Since making Aliyah, Joe has worked for a number of different Yeshivot and Seminaries, both in the role of administration and personal counseling. Joe is excited about his new career as a real estate agent, combining his people skills and his eye for design. He is our representative in Hashmonaim . He frequently visits the States and would be happy to speak to any interested parties.

Contact info: cell# 972-52-763-6980 home: 972-2-534-6640
US Line (7 hour dif.) 973-685-4088 email: jshapiro@012.net.il

Properties For Sale in Modiin

Bloomhousing — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 08:38:34 GMT

We have a very interesting selection of properties for sale in Modiin:

Macabim shlav gimmel

Detached house with 8 rooms and basement. House built 350 square meters on a 700 square meter lot. Asking price is $710,000

Macabim shlav gimmel

Semi detached 5 room house with basement. House built 220 square meters on a 500 square meter lot. Asking price $670,000

Kaizer

Cottage 5 rooms plus basement. 190 square meters with garden 50 square meters. Asking price $370,000

Shimshoni

5 room Duplex garden apartment converted to 4 rooms. 125 square meters plus 50 square meter garden $285,000

Buchman - Shderot Yizhak Rabin

Exclusive - 5 room duplex garden apartment 150 square meters with 100 square meter garden. Asking price: 1,480,000 Israel Shekels

Buchman - North and South

We have Buchman's largest selection of exclusive properties for sale.

Shabbat Shalom

Michael Bloom and Jacob Lichter

Looking For Properties To Rent Out In Modiin

Bloomhousing — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 14:55:32 GMT

If you have a property in Modiin, in Buchman, Kaiser are any other neighborhood that you wish to rent out, please contact Bloomhousing. We will help you rent out your property.

Two New Exclusive Zilbermintz Properties In Buchman, Modiin For Sale

Bloomhousing — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 08:29:02 GMT

"Bloomhousing" and "Buchman Real Estate" now have two stunninng Zilbermintz properties for sale in Buchman, Modiin. A beautiful 5 room cottage with large garden and basement in Yehuda street and a delightful 5 room duplex in Sderot Yitzhak Rabin.
For details please contact:

Michael Bloom:
michael@bloomhousing.com

Jacob Lichter:
jacob@buchmanhomes.com

Tel Aviv Real Estate Wanted

Bloomhousing — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 07:47:27 GMT

If you own real estate in Tel Aviv, please contact me and I will be happy to help you sell your property. We at Bloomhousing use only the best and most experienced English speaking real estate agents in Israel. We offer honesty and the best possible personal service. So if you have a property for sale in Tel Aviv please contact Michael Bloom michael@bloomhousing.com and I will be happy to help you with your Tel Aviv real estate needs.

Shabbat Shalom

Michael Bloom

Vendors Are Not Always For Real

Bloomhousing — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 08:17:48 GMT

This has been a very traumatic week for me. I am sad that many "vendors" can behave in such selfish and uncaring manner to potential buyers. In fact it is difficult to call these people vendors at all. There are many property owners who pretend to put their properties up for sale. I have written about this before but it just goes on and on. They waste so many peoples time and money. Buyers often have come especially to Israel in order to buy real estate. Figures are agreed, sometimes even people of great communal influence use their leadership positions to help them in the negotiations, agents ( I know of many real estate agents who have seen this disgusting behavior) work for hours in negotiations, the buyers are usually considerate and very fair, deals are allowed to go to lawyers when suddenly the real truth of the vendor is seen. They are not seriously intending to sell, their words are worthless, they act without caring about the many others involved. It hurts to see good people hurt by such disgraceful actions. I know that selling houses is no easy venture. Situations change, vendors change their minds and this happens. These are true vendors who mean to sell but during the process have good reason to halt the proceedings. These are not the people I am talking about. I would hope that anybody who decides to put his property up for sale, to do his homework and make sure that he really intends to sell. He should speak with his lawyers, his bank, check the market if he wishes to buy something else, check out the costs of taxes and moving and real estate broker fees etc. Vendors should also make sure that their family is united in their decision to sell. I have seen terrible arguments when spouses, children and parents get involved. All these matters have to be sorted out before putting the property on the market and wasting time and hurting others. I wish that their was a registration fee for vendors, so that if they were not serious, they would be fined. These so called "vendors" are giving Israel a bad name. If a vendor wants to know how much his property is worth all he has to do is ask a reliable real estate agent and that should be enough. He should not start bringing in buyers to see how big an offer he can get. In some cases an offer is agreed between "vendor" and the buyer, these property owners often allow lawyers to begin work just to show how "serious" they really are, or they suddenly jump their asking price even after accepting a particular offer verbally. This week even after the offer had been upped and agreed, the vendor once again continued with the same shaming behavior, allowing more hours of wasted energy by both buyers, lawyers and real estate agents.
I would never pressure a client into buying or selling a property, I just expect fairness and honesty in negotiations, and a word should mean something once figures and conditions are agreed.
It seems that many Israeli's are on another planet when dealing with buyer's from outside Israel. Its about time that property owners pretending to be vendors stop this unforgivable and horrible way of behaving.

Michael Bloom

UK Representative

Bloomhousing — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 06:12:07 GMT

Shuli Meyers our representative in London is Chartered Accountant by profession. He has for the last 9 years acted as Finance Director of a large London Management Agent Company - administering over 1000 London properties for UK and overseas landlords. For the past 3 years, Shuli, has also sourced properties in Israel for UK buyers and is familiar with new developments in Israel and with the property market in general. He can be contacted on UK mobile: 07956 125 471 or email him: shuli.m@hotmail.com

Shimon Street, Buchman, Modiin - Zilbermintz Cottage For Sale

Bloomhousing — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 07:01:19 GMT

"Bloomhousing" and "Buchman Real Estate" now have a stunningly beautiful Zilbermintz cottage for sale in Rehov Shimon in Buchman, Modiin for sale. This cottage is very special, one of the nicest Zilbermint properties in Buchman. We will be giving more details soon but anybody interested should contact Michael Bloom or Jacob Lichter.

We now have a representative in the UK who is dealing with our Dimri On The Sea project in Netanya: http://www.bloomhousing.com/dimrinetanya.htm
We offer fantastic discounts for beautiful luxury Dimri apartments in Ramat Poleg, South Netanya. Please give us your details and we will pass them on to our representative in London, so that he can contact you.

Michael Bloom:
michael@bloomhousing.com

Jacob Lichter:
jacob@buchmanhomes.com

Kaf Alef With Basement For Sale - Yehuda Street - Buchman, Modiin

Bloomhousing — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 07:29:49 GMT

Well yesterday was another long day for Jacob Lichter and I. We now have exclusivity for a beautiful Kaf Alef detached house with basement in Yehuda Street in Buchman Modiin. This is a beautiful house and with a normal asking price. Although we already had this property for sale, the owners had been asking too high a price. We try very hard to make sure that properties are not overpriced and always tell our buyers and vendors our honest opinion. Jacob and I are the most experienced agents working in Buchman and we know the market not from rumours but from actually selling Buchman real estate and knowing the true closing prices not the rediculous asking prices that are often advertised. The local media is also writing articles that is having an affect on vendors and buyers, claiming that prices are rising 10% each month. Prices have risen due to various factors in the past few months, the train and shopping centres are reasons and the summer time is the busy time in Israel real estate market, families needing homes before school begins. The last few months have been a sellers market, now is the time for buyers to buy without being under pressure. If vendors are serious and really want to sell, they will have to sell at real market prices and not for over high dream asking prices that no regular person would think of paying. If vendors keep demanding rediculous prices, there will be hundreds of properties for sale but no one to buy them!!!!!!

"Bloomhousing" and "Buchman Real Estate" have at least 14 exclusive properties for sale in Buchman alone, proving that most vendors and buyers understand that we are the best brokers to represent them. Many other realtors are coming to us with their clients to find good properties. We believe that we are Buchman's best estate agents and anyone looking for real estate in this delightful neighborhood are more than welcome to contact us.

I just saw an interesting article in Arutz Sheva that is worth reading by anybody interested in buying real estate in Israel:
http://www.israelnationalnews.com/Special/Real.aspx/121550
Wishing all our bloggers a wonderful day

Michael Bloom:
michael@bloomhousing.com

Jacob Lichter:
jacob@buchmanhomes.com

Plan Ahead And Choose A Good Lawyer

Bloomhousing — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 07:32:36 GMT

Plan ahead!

A Real Estate transaction is often the largest transaction that a couple will make in the course of their life. Because of the complexity of the field of Real Estate in our country, it is natural that buyers and sellers choose to hire the services of an attorney to accompany the carrying out of the transaction. Recently a client turned to me to process a case against a lawyer who represented him in the sale of an apartment. The claim of the client was for negligence on the part of the lawyer because he had failed to check for the existence of an obligation for the payment of the property-improvement levy!

What is the property-improvement levy?

The property-improvement levy is a city tax for the right to additional construction or changes that improve the property. This property improvement is profit for the seller, since the value of the property increases with receipt of these rights, when they are actualized or when the property is sold; for example: a permit for additional construction or the construction of the building itself, receipt of a permit for the addition of a swimming pool to the house, a permit to enlarge the balconies or even to improve the public area around the building. All these can be a reason for the obligation to pay the property-improvement levy, and it must be stressed that there is no difference whether the rights to expansion have been actualized or not, rather it is enough that a city construction permit has been issued. From the details of the above one may understand that the obligation of the property-improvement levy may lead to the construction of an apartment house, and not just a single story house. One who purchases a property acquires all the rights or limitations on the property, and that is what sets the monetary value of the property. A seller, who presents his apartment without knowing about the taxes obligatory on the property and the construction rights, is likely to end up selling at a loss. In the case above, the sellers discovered that they had to pay 50,000 New Shekels for the construction rights on the roof of the building, which had not yet been actualized.

The accepted practice with property contracts is that the owners have the responsibility for the property-improvement levy up until the signing of the contract, since the owner knows whether or not requests for structural changes to the building have been submitted. The lawyer had not checked the tax obligations, and it was only discovered after the signing. As a result the buyer gained the construction rights, and the seller, who wasn’t aware of the expansion rights, sold his apartment at a lower price than what it was worth on the market. A lawyer who is knowledgeable in the field of Real Estate constitutes a guarantee to lowering of the dangers and the unnecessary expenses that sometimes can amount to hundreds of thousands of New Shekels. This guarantee has gained importance and a renewed validity in light of the fact that 80% of the litigation for negligence is against lawyers in the Real Estate field.

Plan ahead! — By choosing an attorney who is knowledgeable in Real Estate law you can save yourself a good deal of inconvenience and general loss.

Dror Cohen-Orgad Adv & Notary. English speaking advocate and notary. Office situated in Country Centre, Ginat Hahula 76/212 Modiin. E-mail: dcor@012.net.il Tel: 08-9708471

Is The Vendor Really Selling?

Bloomhousing — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 07:46:23 GMT

It is very hard to know if a vendor really wants to sell his property. Many vendors are putting their real estate on the market to sell and allowing agents and many other sides to work for hours and hours in difficult negotiations, only to say at a very late stage, many times the deal is already with lawyers that they are not prepared to sell. This is giving Israel a very bad name with regards to the real estate market. If a vendor decides to put his home up for sale it is vital that he does his homework first. He must decide if he actually wants to seriously sell, not just to test the market. Choosing the currency is also vital. If the owner wants security, then ask in Shekels. If the vendor asks in Dollars he must understand that the Dollar can plummet or suddenly go high. If the Dollar currency is chosen it should be made clear if he wants to be paid in Dollars or in Israeli Shekels and at a particular exchange rate. Vendors must realize that many people are involved including buyers and their families, bankers, lawyers and brokers once they put their property on the market and claim that they want to sell. Many buyers are new immigrants or investors visiting Israel in order to buy. In my opinion the vendors who are not serious do not realize or care about the time wasting to others and the serious damage that they can do. Perhaps there should be a law that fines vendors for putting properties on the market if they decide not to sell. Something to protect buyers and professionals from wasting their precious time and resources.
I keep reiterating to my vendor clients that to sell a property and buy another could cost a lot of extra money than first expected, including brokers fees, lawyers, taxes, removals, engineers etc. Many vendors do not realize the implications of these costs and realize to far along the process that they are making a mistake in selling. The answer is that vendors should do their homework properly before putting their properties up for sale.

Michael Bloom

Kaiser, Modiin - Cottage To Rent

Bloomhousing — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 09:25:40 GMT

Cottage to rent in Kaiser, Modiin. 170 square meters, 5 rooms plus patio. Garden 60 square meters. Air conditioning and two parking spaces (one is covered). Asking 5000 Israeli Shekels per month.

For more details you are welcome to contact:
Michael Bloom:
michael@bloomhousing.com

Shekel To Dollar Exchange Rate Drops Below Four

Bloomhousing — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 08:08:45 GMT

The dollar is weakening recently, and today the Shekel to Dollar exchange rate is only 3.9800. This is a worry for many vendors in Israel. Israeli property vendors will either turn to a Shekel asking price or demand a bottom line Dollar exchange rate so as not to lose too much money. Many vendors sell in Dollars and if they are buying new properties they have to pay in Shekels. This can cause many problems and many deals have been broken before contract due to the Dollar Shekel exchange rate issue. I understand the problems of foreign buyers, especially those who have US Dollars and want to pay in Dollar currency. It must be understood that Israel is a country whose currency is Shekels, it would be ludicrous if I wanted to buy real estate in the USA and expected the vendors to except Israel Shekels. For many years the Dollar has stood strong and both Israeli's and foreign buyers have enjoyed using the Dollar as the currency for real estate transactions. Now things are changing. Building developers are now forced by Israel law to sell only in Shekels and with the Dollar slumping below the 4 Shekel mark I believe very soon most residential real estate in Israel will be sold according to a Shekel asking price.

Moadim LeSimcha

Michael Bloom