Capitil Real Estate

Just listed on beautiful Ben Azzai Street, one of Baka’s most charming and quiet cul-de-sacs.

Only 2 minutes from Nitzanim and 5 minutes from Emek Refaim, this apartment is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking for a family home in the heart of the neighborhood.

The building is scheduled to begin a complete refurbishment (TAMA 38) in approx. two months, and the apartment will be expanded to just under 95 sqm (it can be a lovely 3 bed/2 bath with a spacious living room). It features a sukkah balcony, two additional balconies, and private parking. The apartment is currently in good condition, and with some small renovations and finishing touches once the building project is completed, it has the potential to be something truly special.

The sellers are highly motivated and have priced the property very attractively at ₪4,950,000.

A rare opportunity to secure a wonderful family home in one of Baka’s most desirable locations.

Contact Yitz for more info:
📞💬 https://wa.me/972547660338
📩 [email protected]

🏡 For Rent in Abu Tor 🏡

Looking for a brand new apartment in one of Jerusalem’s most convenient locations?

This bright and fully accessible apartment is located in Abu Tor and features a sunny balcony overlooking a peaceful green view. Just a 5-minute walk from First Station and around 15 minutes from Gan HaPaamon, Emek Refaim, and Derech Beit Lechem, you'll enjoy easy access to some of Jerusalem’s most popular cafés, restaurants, and parks.

⭐️ Features:
🔹 75 sqm
🔹 3 rooms
🔹 3rd floor
🔹 Fully accessible
🔹 Mamad
🔹 Storage room
🔹 Air conditioning

💰 Price: 8,500 NIS / month

📩 Contact Zack: https://wa.me/972587925395
📧 [email protected]

Agent license number: 322788

Questions I get asked almost every week in real estate:

“Ben I know it’s not your expertise, but can you tell me about mortgages and what I can borrow?”

I usually give people the basics so they understand the general picture, but then I always direct them to a trusted mortgage broker. Financing is too important to guess through, and good advice in that regard can completely change what a buyer is actually able to do.

2. “Ben, prices in Jerusalem are crazy! When are they going going to drop? How can prices possibly be this high?”

The reality is that Jerusalem still has a major imbalance between supply and demand, especially in prime areas. There simply are not enough quality properties for the amount of people who want to buy here.

Now the dollar has definitely added a new layer to the conversation and changed buyer behavior, but the underlying supply issue in prime areas like German Colony, Baka, Rechavia, etc. has not disappeared.

A lot of people wait for a dramatic correction that never really comes. The market shifts, certain areas soften, negotiation changes, but Jerusalem has historically remained a very demand-driven market.

Disclaimer: This information is not data-based but rather based on Ben Levene's personal market experience and opinions. No decisions should be made without thorough due diligence and professional financial advice.

When I first started showing properties, I thought being a good agent meant talking more.

Over time, I learned the opposite is usually true. So, with fine tuning, I worked on how I show houses. I stay in the background as much as possible until I have something useful to add.

When people walk through a property, they do not want someone constantly talking in their ear. Most buyers want space to look around, think, react naturally, and experience the apartment at their own pace.

The reality is that buyers only want to hear the things they would not know themselves. Important details. Useful context. Things that actually help them understand the property better.

The more unnecessary talking there is, the more people tune out and start wanting to leave the apartment quickly.

One of the biggest things I learned in sales was when to speak, and when to stay quiet.

A good showing should never feel like a performance.

Only 3 people saw this apartment. It sold in 3 days.

We recently sold a unit in King David’s Residence off market.

Why did this apartment sell immediately while another struggles to move?

Besides being in a beautiful building, the apartment was turnkey, ready to use or rent, and required no additional investment.

A lot of the time, the difference is not the price. It is presentation.

How the apartment is staged, how the furniture is laid out, how the space feels when someone walks in. These things matter far more than people realize.

Empty apartments feel bigger, but ironically they are often harder to sell. Most buyers struggle to imagine how the space will actually function or feel as a home.

Another thing people underestimate is timing. Every property has a best time to show it. Sometimes it is about natural light, sometimes it is about noise levels outside, and sometimes it is just the overall atmosphere of the apartment at a certain hour of the day.

Of course people can come back again, but first impressions matter.

A lot of selling successfully is understanding how a buyer experiences the property emotionally, not just practically.

Disclaimer: This information is not data-based but rather based on Ben Levene's personal market experience and opinions. No decisions should be made without thorough due diligence and professional financial advice.

Delighted to have sold another apartment in a great Arnona project.

Always a pleasure doing a deal with my friend and partner Shmuly Eisenmann. This was a complicated transaction, but we got it done through persistence, creativity, and teamwork.

One of the great benefits of this project is that the buyer only needs to put down 20% today, with completion expected in approximately four years—an attractive opportunity in today's market.

Looking forward to seeing this exciting project come to life in the heart of Arnona.

Most buyers in Jerusalem make the same avoidable mistakes. Here’s what you need to know before you buy:

The first is simple: use the experts around you. Don’t try to piece it all together alone. Use professionals throughout the process. Real estate here is not something to “figure out as you go.”

Do proper due diligence before committing to anything. Every detail matters, and skipping steps usually comes back later.

Most importantly: no contingencies. You need to have your financing and full position ready in advance. No one is checking for you, and once you sign, if you can’t complete the deal, you’re exposed to serious penalties.

That’s why the work happens before the contract is signed. Do the checks properly, and listen to everything your lawyer advises, especially the things that feel like “small details.”

That preparation is what protects you.

What can $1,000,000 actually buy in Jerusalem today?

What is interesting about this is that if you asked me the same question a year ago, the answer would look very different. The same budget simply stretched further in certain areas like Arnona and Mekor Chaim.

Today, if we are talking about $1,000,000, the reality has tightened.

In places like Arnona and Talpiot, you are generally looking at 2 bedroom apartments, not 3 bedroom units like we were seeing more often last year.

In the city center or German Colony, $1,000,000 will typically get you a small 1 bedroom apartment. It is not what most people are looking for as a primary home, but as an investment or holiday home it can still make sense.

If we shift the conversation slightly, the real entry point for decent 2 to 3 bedroom apartments in good Anglo-friendly areas is more in the ₪3,500,000 to ₪4,000,000 range. At that level, you can still find 80 to 95 square meter apartments in newer buildings or well-kept existing ones, often with the future light rail within close reach.

The market has moved quickly, and budgets that felt comfortable a year ago now buy something noticeably different.

Disclaimer: This information is not data-based but rather based on Ben Levene's personal market experience and opinions. No decisions should be made without thorough due diligence and professional financial advice.

Most people only see the deals and the transactions.
They do not see the work, the people, and the conversations behind it.

Here is the real behind the scenes.

What people do not always realize is that alongside sales, I also run the office. Two years ago we had 1 full time staff member and 2 brokers. Today we have 6 full time staff and 10 brokers.

About 60 percent of my week is not client work or showings. It is working with the team, helping agents grow, and pushing the business forward. It is not just about me selling individually. It is about building something bigger and watching the team develop and improve.

That part of the job is probably the most rewarding. Seeing people grow from strength to strength, take on more, and become better at what they do.

And I learn from them too. Every day.

I saw my clients apartment last week currently finishing construction and it reminded me of one of my best deals I’ve ever done!

They bought an old apartment in Baka for renovation. Seeing the apartment come to life now made me think of when I sold it to them.

At the time, I already thought it was well priced. But for whatever reason, the apartment wasn’t selling.

I called them in the U.S. and said, “There’s a great opportunity here that's just not selling. Let’s offer 15% below asking.”

We negotiated hard, pushed throughout the process, and ultimately got the deal done.

Today, that property has doubled in value, if not more. But honestly, that value for my clients isn’t the part that is the most rewarding.

What matters more is that my clients now have a home they truly love in one of their dream locations in Baka. Right by Nitzanim, in a lovely green pretty area, in an area that feels incredibly special. They invested in the apartment, customized it, and made it the home of their dreams, whether they end up living there full time or enjoying it a few months a year.

The best part for me is that years later, we’re still in touch. I actually saw them for coffee just last week.

Real estate is about relationships. And the best relationships work both ways.

That’s how the buyer, the seller, and the agent can all succeed together.