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How is it possible that Israel can shoot an intercontinental ballistic missile in outer space, blow the pants off of 3,000 terrorists with their beepers, but for some reason can't figure out how to solve housing? People are shocked to hear there are 85,000 units on the housing market (3 years of supply) because the media, the agents and the streets all say there is a shortage and you'd better grab a house while you still can. This analysis looks at systemic rot.

Israel's real unemployment rate just soared to 16.6% in March 2026 combined with housing surplus of 85,000 units that are not moving may spell trouble in the near term and long term for middle and lower income earners.

Builders have stopped receiving loans from banks, forcing them to turn to the stock market to raise capital through unsecured debt and selling shares. He detailed how there are 85,000 unsold apartments, with 50,000 in the central region, and highlighted that there are 3.05 million condos available compared to 2.9 million households, creating a housing surplus. He expects 25-30% market correction before government intervention.