Public Storage and Welltower have launched a data science partnership to transform real estate through artificial intelligence. Public Storage will license Welltower’s capital allocation models to speed up property acquisitions and improve returns. In exchange, Welltower will integrate Public Storage’s operational analytics into its business system. Both firms aim to use vast proprietary data to move away from traditional investment methods toward a model driven by high-performance computing.
Lone Wolf Technologies has named Matt Fischer as its new CEO to lead a fresh push into AI-driven real estate software. Fischer, a former Bullhorn executive, replaces Jimmy Kelly, who served as chief executive for seven years. The transition comes as the firm focuses on unifying its platform for over one million agents across North America. The company aims to simplify complex property transactions through better technology and integrated solutions.
CoStar Group has launched a voice-enabled AI experience on Homes.com to modernize property searching. By using Microsoft technology and 3D digital twins, the platform allows for real-time conversations to help buyers refine their choices. The system prioritizes data privacy and maintains the role of real estate agents by sending leads directly to them. This move marks a significant shift from traditional keyword searches to a more personalized, human-like digital consultation for home buyers.
Dubai-based AI lab Smart Bricks has secured $5 million in pre-seed funding led by Andreessen Horowitz. The startup is developing agentic AI infrastructure to automate the global real estate investment process. By processing millions of data points, the platform identifies high-value opportunities and handles underwriting in minutes rather than months. The company aims to provide retail and institutional investors with the same sophisticated tools used by major private equity firms.
PropTech firm Visitt has secured $22 million in Series B funding to accelerate its AI-driven property operations platform. Led by Susquehanna Growth Equity, the investment follows a massive period of growth in which the company saw its managed square footage increase by over 900 per cent in 2025. The new capital will be used to develop further AI agents and scale its customer support teams to meet rising demand across the industrial, office and retail sectors.
La Rosa Holdings Corp. has confirmed the appointment of Nicholas Adler as its new Chairman of the Board. Mr Adler joins the Nasdaq listed firm effective from 29 December 2025 and will also lead the Compensation Committee. The company is currently focusing on expanding its footprint in real estate backed technology infrastructure. This leadership change is intended to support the firm's long term growth and data centre development goals.
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