The real estate market in Israel is experiencing a significant decline in apartment sales, with a 31% drop in April compared to March, and a 19% decrease compared to April last year. Reasons include the Passover holiday, but also a 12% drop in purchases by investors and tech workers. The share of tech workers among apartment buyers has fallen from 25% to 11%, indicating uncertainty in the job market and the economic capacity of the public. Additionally, the burden of mortgages on households has increased, with many currently allocating 40% of their income to mortgage repayments, compared to 20-25% in the past. Repayment periods have extended to 30 years, complicating the situation for borrowers. As a result, apartment prices are expected to continue to decline, with estimates suggesting a return to 2015 prices. Many investors prefer to sell their properties and shift to stock market investments, while tech workers are facing layoffs and seeking economic solutions.