Alejandra Rodriguez-Villamizar is a communications specialist, editor, and researcher based in Medellín, Colombia, with experience working at the intersection of investigative journalism, strategic communications, and multimedia storytelling.
She is currently Editorial Consultant at KeyCrew, where she leads and refines editorial processes, and manages and mentors the editorial team. Before this role, Alejandra coordinated multimedia content production and designed impact metrics. She conducted in-depth research on organized crime across Latin American countries, contributing to investigative reports that inform public debate and policy discussions. Her career also includes work in digital strategy and audience engagement at University College London, where she supported the Anthropology Department’s outreach and career initiatives.
Alejandra holds a BA in Communications and Journalism from Universidad EAFIT and an MSc in Politics, Violence and Crime from UCL, graduating with distinction. Her work is grounded in a people-centered approach that combines rigorous research, clear storytelling, and strategic thinking to generate social impact.
More than a decade after Superstorm Sandy reshaped the New Jersey coastline, the barrier island real estate market continues to surprise even seasoned observers. Far from the cautious, slow-moving recovery many predicted, the shore has emerged as one of the more resilient residential markets in the Northeast, with demand outpacing supply and prices climbing steadily ...
When people think about investing in Florida real estate, they usually picture beachfront condos or luxury vacation rentals. But one veteran agent in Southwest Florida says the real opportunity right now looks far less glamorous and far more reliable. Rick Stannard, a Realtor with Realty Hub in Southwest Florida, has been buying and selling real ...
After years of intense seller advantage, the Twin Cities housing market has settled into a more balanced state, not a full buyer’s market, but no longer the frantic bidding environment of 2021 and 2022. With mortgage rates holding in the mid-to-upper 6% range and inventory slowly climbing, the dynamics between buyers and sellers are being ...
If you’re house hunting in Ithaca right now, you’ve probably noticed something strange. Some homes disappear within days of hitting the market. Others, even ones priced reasonably, sit there. It’s not random. There’s a clear pattern emerging, and knowing which side of it you’re on could save you a lot of time and money. Linda ...
Walk into a real estate conversation in Wayne County or the Finger Lakes right now, and one thing becomes clear: not everything is selling the same way. Some properties are gone before the sign goes in the ground. Others linger for months. Knowing which is which could save buyers or sellers serious money. Luke Cino, ...
Few real estate markets in the country are as complex as New York City. From co-op board approvals in Queens to rapidly shifting neighborhood dynamics in Brooklyn, the factors shaping buying and selling decisions here rarely make it into national headlines. For professionals working these streets daily, the picture is considerably more layered than broad ...
The Tampa Bay real estate market has been making national headlines lately, mostly for the wrong reasons. But on the ground in Pasco County, the picture is more nuanced than the broad strokes suggest. For agents working this market daily, the story is less about dramatic collapse and more about a gradual return to something ...
In parts of Northern New Jersey, high-end listings are moving faster and attracting more competitive offers than entry-level homes. For buyers who assumed affordable properties were the hot ticket, the numbers say otherwise. Mark Slade, founder and team lead of The Mark Slade Homes Team at Keller Williams in Northern New Jersey, tracks weekly sales ...
In most housing markets, expensive homes are the first to slow when conditions tighten. In South Jersey right now, the opposite is happening, and it’s creating distinct opportunities depending on price point and property condition. High-end, fully finished homes are moving quickly, sometimes with multiple offers. Meanwhile, more modestly priced homes that need work are ...
Low inventory in Greater Rochester has created a common assumption among homeowners: list the house, sit back, and let offers roll in. But agents working the market daily say that thinking is costing sellers real money. Matthew Sharman, team leader of The Sharman Team at Real Broker LLC and one of the top-producing agents in ...
After a brief slowdown that muted what is typically one of the year’s busiest selling seasons, the Central Jersey housing market is showing renewed momentum. Buyers are back, sellers are holding firm on price, and the region continues to draw relocating families from New York City and other parts of the Northeast. The recovery follows ...
New York City’s rental market has rarely been simple to read, but the past year has added a new layer of complexity. A regulatory change, a reshuffled commission structure, and shifting renter preferences have combined to create conditions that differ from what the headlines suggest. On the ground, the picture is more nuanced than most ...
Coastal real estate markets have long attracted a mix of lifestyle buyers, retirees, and investors, but 2026 is presenting a more nuanced picture than the headline numbers suggest. In Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, two distinct markets are operating side by side – one favoring sellers, the other favoring buyers – and understanding the difference matters ...
Broward County’s real estate market in mid-2026 looks very different depending on which segment you examine. Single-family homes in sought-after school districts are moving steadily, while older condos along the coast are sitting for extended periods, and small multifamily properties face a quiet standoff between sellers reluctant to drop prices and buyers unable to make ...
The Dallas-Fort Worth real estate market has spent the past few years working through the aftereffects of pandemic-era price surges, and the ground-level experience looks quite different from what national headlines typically convey. For agents operating in southern Dallas, the story is one of recalibration, sellers adjusting expectations, buyers growing more informed, and deals that ...
