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.
Atlanta’s in-town real estate market has entered a new phase, defined by speed, low inventory, and intense demand. In neighborhoods like Morningside and other areas inside the I-285 perimeter, well-priced homes are going under contract in less than a week — often above asking price — and sometimes closing in as little as two weeks. ...
Three years ago, Bay Area property owners would have dismissed the idea of celebrating a 6 percent mortgage rate. But in early 2025, many are doing exactly that, driving a wave of refinancing that is quietly changing the local lending landscape. The main reason: many apartment owners who locked in low fixed rates during the ...
Walk into an open house in Toronto’s High Park–Swansea neighborhood on a Sunday afternoon, and the difference from recent years is clear. Two years ago, buyers lined up before the doors opened. Now, three showings over a weekend is typical, and many homes sit for weeks without a single offer. Toronto and the surrounding GTA ...
While most California markets have slowed in the past year, with homes lingering on the market and sellers dropping prices, Coronado stands out as an exception. This small beach town across the bay from San Diego remains highly competitive, even as mortgage rates hover above 7%. Inventory is tight, well-priced homes sell quickly, and motivated ...
Toronto’s condo market has entered a new phase: listings are piling up, and units that once sparked bidding wars now linger on the market, sometimes with price cuts. The surge in inventory means buyers have more options and more negotiating power than at any point in recent years. Yet, some condos are still selling quickly, ...
If you’re house-hunting in East Meadow with a budget under $700,000, options are almost nonexistent. Homes at that price point — once common in this Long Island suburb — are now rare, and those that do appear typically need extensive repairs. Move-in-ready homes now start at closer to $800,000, and about half of all current ...
Your home has been on the market for two weeks. There have been three showings and one low offer, with a long list of repair requests attached. Meanwhile, a similar house down the street sold in ten days at full price. What made the difference? According to Kurtia Thomas, a realtor with Keller Williams Realty ...
During the pandemic, Big Bear vacation rentals became unusually profitable. The Southern California mountain town surged to the top of Airbnb’s global rankings in 2020 and 2021, as city dwellers flocked to open spaces and remote work made weeklong escapes possible. For a brief period, owners enjoyed record occupancy and rental income that often covered ...
Florida’s homestead exemption provides primary residents with one of the state’s most significant tax breaks, capping annual property tax increases and reducing assessed value. Yet, according to Tampa real estate professional John Hoffman of Tampa Home Group, this benefit also creates a costly trap for homebuyers—one that many agents fail to disclose, leading buyers to ...
Just a few months ago, buyers looking at Richmond’s historic homes typically understood what came with owning a century-old property. They expected quirks like knob and tube wiring, lead paint, or asbestos insulation, and were prepared to tackle updates and repairs. But as 2026 approaches, a new wave of buyers is entering the market with ...
Kansas City’s real estate market is seeing an early surge in activity, fueled by improved interest rates and years of pent-up demand. At the center of this momentum is Brian Dieffenbach, whose transition from U.S. Army artillery officer to commercial real estate broker highlights the varied backgrounds shaping today’s property landscape. From Artillery Officer to ...
The Texas real estate market continues to show stability and opportunity, even as buyer behavior has shifted and national housing markets face growing uncertainty. While much of the country struggles with rising home prices and affordability concerns, Texas stands out as one of the few states where homeownership remains within reach for a wide range ...
Walk through Margate or Ventnor on the South Jersey Shore right now, and you’ll see a surge of construction activity. Crews are demolishing and rebuilding homes at a pace not seen in years. The reason is clear: properties priced under $1.5 million are selling rapidly, often as teardowns, while listings between $1.5 million and $4 ...
A wave of return-to-office mandates from major tech companies is fueling intense buyer competition in San Francisco’s residential market, with some single-family homes attracting offers up to $2 million above asking price. Michael Bellings, Co-Founder of Bellings Brothers Real Estate Team | Compass, says the pace of change is outstripping official market data, leaving a ...
San Francisco’s real estate market is moving again — and the pace of change is surprising even locals. After several years marked by high interest rates, stalled demand, and a remote work exodus, the city is now seeing renewed activity driven by three powerful forces: an AI investment surge, a return to in-person work, and ...
