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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The Ten: How eXp’s Leo Pareja has taken the reins
During a year of turmoil in the industry, Pareja — who just moved into the CEO role in April — has repeatedly jumped into the fray to tackle issues head-on.
December 7, 2024
Realtor.com CEO on fighting ‘the right way,’ growth, and the CCP
Damian Eales sees Zillow as both a top competitor and an important partner, and explains why he has continued to “call out” Homes.com.
December 4, 2024
NAR holds onto more than 1.5M members despite turbulent year
The National Association of Realtors reported having roughly 1.52 million members in December, despite growing pushback from agents and local associations.
December 2, 2024
Why buyers are gravitating toward smaller homes
As household composition shifts, builders look to the starter homes of yesteryear to deliver more practical, affordable single-family homes for today’s buyers.
November 29, 2024
DOJ’s 11th-hour statement on NAR deal elicits strong reactions
Industry insiders quickly weighed in on the agency’s Sunday filing, which suggested that the settlement won’t protect NAR from future antitrust action.
November 25, 2024
The US needs more housing — and agents are key advocates
Chronic undersupply has led to an affordability crisis, but real estate professionals can help by supporting new development in their communities, experts say.
November 22, 2024
Corcoran gains 400+ agents with new DC-area affiliate
The luxury-focused firm announced its first franchise in the D.C. metro, which will boost its total agent count and number of offices by nearly 10% each.
November 20, 2024
Phoenix association offers MLS access without Realtor membership
The new, lower-cost program also includes access to legal forms and training, and is being rolled out as NAR’s three-way agreement faces greater scrutiny.
November 19, 2024
DOJ will ‘get their wings clipped,’ predicts brokerage leader
Broker and real estate influencer Anthony Lamacchia told agents at NAR NXT that it’s “ridiculous” what the DOJ has been “doing to our industry” in recent years.
November 15, 2024
NAR economists offer dire warnings about inventory, rates
If home price growth continues at the current pace, “America will be completely divided,” said Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. The solution? “More supply.”
November 14, 2024
eXp’s CEO on Clear Cooperation: You can’t take but not give
Want to repeal the CCP? Then you shouldn’t be able to build your own listing networks while pulling from the cooperative MLS feed, says eXp CEO Leo Pareja.
November 13, 2024
Realtor.com's 'Trust' claim gets OK following CoStar complaint
BBB National Programs ruled in favor of Realtor.com, saying it “provided a reasonable basis” for its claim of being “#1 Site Real Estate Professionals Trust.”
November 8, 2024
Anywhere could be ‘biggest beneficiary’ if Clear Cooperation is repealed
During a Q3 earnings call, CEO Ryan Schneider reiterated his support of the CCP but said large firms would be the winners if it goes away. Revenue, income fell.
November 8, 2024
Typical seller is older than ever, gets full asking price
An aging seller pool reflects a trend also seen among buyers — but sellers have retained the upper hand, rarely reducing prices or offering incentives.
November 8, 2024
Search by beds, baths — and who your neighbors voted for
Home listings on the Flyhomes search portal now show the breakdown of recent presidential and congressional voting trends in any given community.
November 6, 2024
Fathom Holdings acquires major brokerage player in Arizona
The quickly growing company said the acquisition of My Home Group will help bolster brokerage transactions as well as mortgage and title services.
November 4, 2024
Today’s buyers look vastly different from a generation ago
NAR’s annual profile of homebuyers, which includes several new records, illustrates just how hard of a market it’s been for would-be homeowners.
November 4, 2024
CoStar scores a win, but Move has another play
A federal judge granted CoStar’s request to dismiss two claims from the Realtor.com trade secrets case, but Move plans to proceed with an amended complaint.
October 30, 2024
Agents see a brighter sales outlook ahead
Two new surveys point to increasing optimism despite mortgage rate and election uncertainty, a sign that post-settlement anxiety could be waning.
October 29, 2024
Douglas Elliman fires brokerage CEO
Scott Durkin, who led Douglas Elliman Realty, was terminated just days after the CEO of its parent company stepped down.
October 28, 2024