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.
While many mid-sized American cities are struggling to attract investment amid economic uncertainty, McAllen, Texas, is moving in the opposite direction. Situated along the U.S.-Mexico border at the southern tip of Texas, the city is posting steady growth in jobs, retail activity, and industrial development, even as the broader economy cools. Isaac Tawil, City Manager ...
Amid a national housing market still adjusting to elevated interest rates and economic uncertainty, Buffalo, New York, continues to draw attention from investors and relocating buyers who see value that many coastal markets no longer offer. The region’s combination of affordable pricing, walkable urban neighborhoods, and ongoing development activity has created a market dynamic that ...
The Hudson Valley real estate market, which surged during the pandemic as New York City residents fled for space and lower density, is entering a slower, more uncertain phase. Inventory is sitting longer, buyer confidence has weakened under high interest rates and economic anxiety, and the gap between seller expectations and buyer willingness has become ...
Southwest Florida’s Gulf Coast real estate market has been through a difficult stretch. Three floods in two years, rising insurance costs, and persistent negative headlines have left buyers cautious and sellers navigating a complicated path to closing. But on the ground, conditions are beginning to stabilize. Showings are picking up, prices are adjusting downward toward ...
In a housing market where inventory remains tight, and buyer competition shows little sign of easing, New Jersey continues to defy the broader national trend toward balance. While many states are seeing more listings come to market and fewer multiple-offer situations, the Garden State – particularly its central and northern corridors, is holding firm as ...
If you’ve been watching homes in Northern Virginia lately, you’ve probably noticed something contradictory. Some houses are flying off the market with multiple offers, while others are sitting for weeks with price cuts. Both are happening simultaneously, and which side of that line a buyer or seller lands on makes all the difference. Meg Czapiewski, ...
Southwest Florida draws steady investor interest for clear reasons: warm weather, consistent demand from retirees and remote workers, and a lifestyle that appeals to a broad pool of buyers. But the Venice and Englewood market in 2026 isn’t the free-for-all it was during the pandemic years. Prices have corrected, insurance costs remain high, and older ...
The Catskills have always had a certain pull – mountain air, open space, a slower pace of life, just two hours from Manhattan. But beyond its lifestyle appeal, this region has quietly become a serious destination for small investors looking to invest in real estate outside expensive city markets. With the post-pandemic frenzy now faded ...
You’ve saved up. You’ve gotten pre-approved. You’ve found a home you love at a price that seems doable. Then the real number hits, and it’s higher than planned. For buyers shopping in Central Florida’s most active price range, knowing the full cost before falling in love with a listing can prevent a stressful surprise at ...
Most people who fall behind on their mortgage either freeze or call their bank and sit on hold for an hour. Neither helps. And according to someone who has spent 20 years inside the default servicing industry, the real problem is that most homeowners don’t know what options exist – or when to ask for ...
After years of sustained price growth in New York City, conditions in Queens are softening measurably. Price reductions are occurring more frequently, properties requiring renovation are staying on the market longer, and buyers are more selective than they were during the pandemic era. The result is a market where proper qualification, realistic pricing, and thorough ...
Walk through an open house in South Jersey right now, and you might notice something strange. One home down the street has a sold sign after a single weekend. Another, just a few blocks away, has been sitting for weeks with a price cut and no takers. Same market. Totally different stories. The split comes ...
While much of the country has moved toward balance or buyer-friendly conditions, southeastern Wisconsin continues to operate as one of the few remaining seller’s markets in the United States. Low inventory, steady demand, and sustained price support define the Milwaukee metro area, and for agents working there daily, that reality shapes nearly every transaction. Jennifer ...
Tucked into the northeastern edge of Washington’s Olympic Peninsula, Sequim occupies an unusual position in the Pacific Northwest real estate landscape. While neighboring markets have experienced sharp swings in pricing and demand, this small retirement-oriented community of roughly 33,000 residents has maintained a quiet steadiness that is drawing attention from buyers well beyond its traditional ...
Nobody wants to hear the word “foreclosure.” But if you’re a homeowner, a buyer watching the market, or someone who owns a rental property, a quiet buildup of pressure in the mortgage world right now could affect home values, inventory, and your options in ways most people aren’t tracking yet. Sapan Bafna, founder and CEO ...
