The slump in the dollar has not yet affected foreign investment in Israeli real estate. Diaspora Jews, especially from the US, UK, and France are continuing to buy apartments either as residences or for investment.
The Bank of Israel reports that foreign residents bought $93 million worth of real estate in February 2008, compared with $167 million in January. The central bank notes the monthly drop in investment, but also notes the lower number of business days in February.
