The latest round of the 'Target Price' lottery, an updated version of the 'Price for Residents' program, opens for registration tomorrow. Nearly 8,000 apartments will be available, but analysis shows that over half are too expensive for the middle class due to high costs, mainly concentrated around Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. Although the required down payment is relatively low, the monthly mortgage repayments set an income threshold that many cannot meet. In the previous lottery, over 160,000 households registered, highlighting the growing need for affordable housing. However, geographic concentration and high prices continue to pose significant challenges for those looking to purchase their first home.
