AJ LaTrace

Director, News Reporting

AJ has covered real estate for the last decade as a reporter and editor for publications including Vox Media's Curbed, Chicago magazine and Business Insider. At Business Insider, AJ led the brand's coverage of how everyday people invest in real estate as a means of gaining financial independence, and he reported on big-picture trends and pain points in the broader U.S. real estate market. AJ is based in Chicago, where he also moonlights as a small-time landlord.

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Will ‘days on market’ become the industry’s next big debate?
Defining “days on market” is not as simple as it may seem, and leaders have different views on how DOM ties into transparency, consumer interests or even fraud.
February 7, 2025
How Compass' new portal works for buyers, sellers and agents
The brokerage’s latest tech offering, Compass One, is an end-to-end platform focused on consumers — and private listings.
February 4, 2025
Compass to launch client portal amid private listings push
The brokerage’s leaders are betting on a future where Clear Cooperation is repealed, aligning tech and marketing strategies around exclusive listings.
February 1, 2025
LA fires: What we know so far, and what’s ahead for housing
Brokerage leaders, data scientists and other experts have helped paint a picture of the scope and impact of the California wildfires on the LA housing market.
January 29, 2025
Trump's war on ‘wokeness’ could impact housing and real estate
All federal agencies that offer financial assistance programs — including HUD — have been ordered to share detailed information on how their dollars are spent.
Updated January 29, 2025
Sellers want max exposure for their listings, survey finds
Most sellers don’t know much about MLSs or private listing networks — but they want an agent who can get their listing in front of the largest pool of buyers.
January 25, 2025
Private listing tool a response to ‘strong demand’ amid CCP debate
For brokerages looking to capture more off-market listings, Luxury Presence has a new product that aims to help them "succeed in any scenario."
January 24, 2025
California’s home insurance crisis is just beginning
With private insurers leaving — and a state-backed program on the hook for billions in payouts — owners may struggle to protect their high-risk homes.
January 23, 2025
Keller Williams, LPT start the year with recruiting wins
While the firms are operating at very different scales, they're each focused on growth, with KW gaining ground in Toronto and LPT nabbing 11 Livian teams.
January 20, 2025
Resilience and rebuilding: LA’s uncertain housing future
What does rebuilding look like — and should we even continue to build in some of the areas affected by wildfires? Experts share their thoughts.
January 17, 2025
California agents scramble to help clients affected by LA wildfires
As the fires rage on, some agents are working on the front lines to help displaced residents facing big losses — while navigating scarcity and price-gouging.
January 15, 2025
Investor sentiment nosedives as rates rise, rents fall
After improving earlier in the year, sentiment plunged between the third and fourth quarters of 2024, though flippers were less pessimistic than landlords.
January 14, 2025
Assessing the housing damage in LA: Costliest fires ever?
Damage estimates are as high as $50 billion with thousands of properties destroyed, containment elusive and at least five people killed.
January 9, 2025
LPT Realty CEO on ‘agent choice,’ scaling to 100K
The upstart brokerage offers both rev share and fee-based plans, which CEO Robert Palmer believes will be key to their growth. So far, it seems to be working.
January 9, 2025
‘Never sell’ boomers could add to inventory strain
Over a third of existing homeowners — and 43% of those over 60 — say they don’t plan to ever sell their home, a Redfin survey found.
January 8, 2025
Sherry Chris moves to NAR, will serve as executive advisor
Just two weeks after leaving Anywhere, the industry veteran has taken on a new role supporting National Association of Realtors CEO Nykia Wright.
January 6, 2025
NAR membership dips below 1.5M — will losses continue?
After remaining largely stable during the second half of 2024, recent threats from agents and local associations could result in further declines this year.
January 3, 2025
Real estate news, advice and warnings to revisit heading into 2025
Feel like you couldn’t keep up with all the news last year? Take a moment to look back at some key stories that will continue to play an important role.
January 2, 2025
HUD: Housing programs crucial as homelessness reaches new highs
A new report found that homelessness in the U.S. increased 18% over the past year due to high housing costs, natural disasters and migration.
December 31, 2024
Quotable moments from a year of notable change
See what leading industry influencers shared exclusively with Real Estate News on topics spanning commissions lawsuits, NAR, and brokerage and MLS success.
December 31, 2024