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.
Many luxury homeowners avoid auctions, believing they are only for distressed properties or sellers in trouble. This misconception often leads to high-end homes sitting on the market for months or even years, while carrying costs continue to mount. Matthew Rollins, Chief Marketing Officer and Managing Partner at DeCaro Auctions International, has spent over a decade ...
Headlines about a cooling real estate market are everywhere: listings are staying on the market longer, buyers are holding back, and rents in many cities have stopped rising. But beneath these broad trends, a different dynamic is playing out in workforce housing — and it’s creating opportunities that many investors and landlords are missing. Amy ...
After several years of steady progress, affordable housing development in Michigan has come to a near standstill. Projects that were moving forward just two years ago are now on indefinite hold, with developers unable to break ground due to financial constraints. For Michigan residents hoping for more affordable rental options or homes, a new supply ...
Ask a New Jersey real estate agent where the next hot market is, and you’ll get a range of opinions. But certain towns are coming up repeatedly in local conversations, on social media, and at open houses — places where residents are seeing new investment, more development, and better opportunities than the usual North Jersey ...
Just a few years ago, borrowing to buy UK commercial property was straightforward. Interest rates hovered below 3%, property values were rising, and private lenders were eager to fund deals. Now, heading into 2026, borrowers face a very different landscape: interest rates above 6% on most loans, lower property values, and looming loan maturities with ...
Albuquerque’s real estate market has fractured into two distinct realities. In some neighborhoods, homes in desirable school districts attract multiple offers and sell well above asking price. Just a few miles away, similar properties linger on the market with little or no interest. For buyers and sellers, understanding which side of this divide you’re on ...
Most buyers focus on price per acre when shopping for Colorado ranch land. It’s the figure highlighted in listings, negotiations, and headlines. But according to Matt LaFontaine, acquisitions manager for the Colorado State Land Board, this single metric leaves out the factor that matters most for long-term value: water rights. After years of evaluating ranches ...
Austin’s housing market is defying expectations this spring. High-end properties, which many expected to linger, are selling in days, while entry-level homes — traditionally the most competitive segment — are staying on the market much longer. Buyers searching for homes under $500,000 in Austin now face less competition and more options than in recent years. ...
After the rapid run-up in home prices during the 2021–2022 housing boom, Guelph, Ontario’s real estate market has undergone a sharp correction followed by a period of stabilization. For homeowners who bought at the peak, the past two years have brought a reality check, with some now facing negative equity and longer timelines to sell. ...
Walk into any open house in Hoboken right now, and you’ll see a familiar scene: plenty of interested buyers, but few actual offers. Many have mortgage pre-approvals in hand and down payments ready, with a clear sense of what they want. Yet, most are holding back from making a purchase. Michael Klein, a licensed REALTOR-Associate ...
When housing affordability makes headlines, institutional investors are often blamed. The common argument is straightforward: large companies buy up homes, edge out regular families, and drive prices higher. The solution seems simple — stop investors from buying, and home prices will fall. But in Las Vegas, this narrative doesn’t fit the facts. Even if every ...
If you’ve been following Greater Boston home prices, the headline numbers might suggest continued growth. But a closer look at the condo market in areas like East Boston and Chelsea reveals a different story: prices have stalled, inventory is rising, and some recent buyers are struggling to break even just two years after their purchase. ...
A three-bedroom house in Fair Lawn recently hit the market at a price many buyers already considered high. Within days, it received 13 offers — some at the asking price, others as much as $115,000 over. The winning buyer waived the appraisal and limited the inspection to major issues. Six months ago, nearly identical bidding ...
Rents across Chicago are rising faster than in recent years, and the balance of power in the city’s rental market has shifted decisively toward landlords. After a period defined by high vacancy rates and tenant-friendly terms, Chicago’s rental inventory is shrinking. The result: renters now face tougher competition, fewer choices, and higher costs as landlords ...
Coronado, California, often seen as a haven for Navy families and retirees, is now dominated by vacation-home buyers whose preferences and strategies are reshaping the local real estate landscape. These buyers are not just reshaping who owns property on the island — they are dictating how homes are priced, marketed, and sold. Ruth Ann Fisher, ...
