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.
The Hudson Valley has long drawn buyers seeking an alternative to city life, offering four seasons, mountain scenery, and reasonable commute times to Manhattan. But the market that once moved at a frantic pace is settling into something more measured. Inventory constraints, persistent mortgage rates hovering around 7%, and rising everyday costs are reshaping how ...
Not all of New Jersey is moving at the same speed. In some parts of the state, a well-priced home sells before the open house. In others, listings sit for 80 days, and buyers can negotiate. Knowing which market you’re in changes everything about strategy. Jolie Doyle, a REALTOR® with Signature Realty NJ who works ...
Here’s something that surprises almost everyone who hears it: in Pittsburgh right now, the buyers moving fastest and with the most confidence are shopping at the top of the market. Meanwhile, first-time buyers and entry-level shoppers, the people you’d expect to be snapping up affordable homes in one of the country’s most reasonably priced cities, ...
If you’ve been watching the Wayne, New Jersey housing market and wondering why homes seem to vanish before you can even schedule a showing, you’re not imagining things. Inventory is at historic lows, buyers are aggressive, and sellers are walking away with far more than they expected, if they price things right. Joseph Simone, a ...
Buying your first home in New York City is one of the most exciting and most misunderstood financial decisions you’ll ever make. The myths floating around aren’t just wrong. Some of them are genuinely costly, either in money, time, or missed opportunity. And in a market as specific and unforgiving as NYC, going in with ...
You’ve probably seen the headlines: Airbnb is oversaturated. The short-term rental boom is over. Investors are bailing. Some of that is true, but only for a specific slice of the market. As pandemic-era travel demand fades and inventory levels climb, the short-term rental market is dividing into two distinct tiers. Average properties in unremarkable locations ...
A year ago, buyers along the Jersey Shore were stuck in wait-and-see mode, holding out for interest rates to drop and hoping the market would drift back to pre-pandemic prices. That moment never came. Now, buyers have stopped waiting, and the market is picking up again. Jenya Parvanova, a real estate associate with RE/MAX Coastal ...
If you’ve been watching the Los Angeles housing market and feeling confused, you’re not alone. The market itself is sending mixed signals, and what’s happening in one neighborhood can look completely different from what’s happening ten minutes away. Tamar Asken, founder of Parasol Realty Group and one of the few brokers in LA who is ...
Many prospective buyers assume South Florida is entirely out of reach or that market conditions make now a poor time to purchase. But several of the most widely held beliefs about this market don’t hold up under scrutiny, and acting on them could mean missing real opportunities. With inventory rising, prices softening in key segments, ...
If you’ve been watching Dallas real estate from the sidelines, waiting for prices to crash or competition to cool, here’s the truth: it hasn’t happened. But the market has quietly adjusted in ways that matter, especially if you’re buying or selling right now. Rising interest rates and increased inventory in surrounding suburbs have added nuance ...
Everyone’s heard of Nashville. But ask someone who works this market every day where the real momentum is building, and you’ll get a more interesting answer. Middle Tennessee is growing fast, and not just in the places that already made the headlines. A handful of areas are drawing serious attention from buyers, investors, and relocators ...
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 ...
