New Finance Ministry numbers show buying is down for third consecutive month, though no real sign yet of falling values

Society for Protection of Nature in Israel, which opposed the move along with Environment Ministry and Nature Authority, argues existing communities should instead be expanded

Our regular behind-the-scenes look at properties purchased nationwide

Knesset committee approves mandating a green grading system for new homes to help reduce carbon emissions

A behind-the-scenes look at a selection of properties purchased

Amid political turmoil, no new date scheduled for ministerial committee meeting on long-term planning for the housing sector

Data indicates rising interest rates, new taxes could be helping to cool market, but mortgage lending is still at record levels

Environmental correspondent Sue Surkes discusses Greek Orthodox Church real estate and marinas, as real estate reporter Danielle Nagler looks at housing prices and tourist options

Building more homes remains the key weapon in the fight against soaring housing prices, but it's unclear the government can deliver

A behind-the-scenes look at some of the properties purchased so far this year