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.
Zillow has teamed up with Blizzard Entertainment to launch a virtual property microsite for World of Warcraft fans. The project uses real-world technology like 3D tours to showcase in-game player housing. This collaboration arrives ahead of the Midnight expansion on 2 March and aims to bridge the gap between fantasy escapism and real-life home aspirations. It provides an immersive way for a global gaming community to explore virtual homes.
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.
The Dubai Land Department is launching Phase II of its Real Estate Tokenisation Project, allowing secondary market trading from 20 February 2026. This move transitions the project from a pilot stage to a regulated operational framework involving 7.8 million tokens. The initiative aims to enhance market liquidity and transparency while supporting the Dubai Real Estate Sector Strategy 2033. By enabling fractional ownership, Dubai is positioning itself as a global leader in property technology.
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.
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