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.
Those dramatic “before and after” photos of century-old buildings turned into modern apartments or vibrant community spaces are everywhere. But behind the scenes, historic renovations are rarely straightforward. Instead, owners face unexpected structural problems, complex regulations, and rising costs that often exceed the original budget. David Shear and Carol Shear, managing partners at Fifteenand9Main in ...
Florida’s Gulf Coast real estate market is entering 2026 with a noticeable uptick in buyer activity and changing preferences, as recent hurricanes and rising insurance costs reshape what buyers want and how deals are structured. After years of rapid appreciation and a strong seller’s market, inventory is building and negotiations are more balanced, creating new ...
Florida’s retirement communities are entering a new phase, as the frenzied, seller-driven environment of the pandemic gives way to a more balanced market. Nowhere is this transition more visible than in The Villages, the state’s largest and most recognized retirement community. Here, retirees moving from across the country are encountering a market that now favors ...
If you’ve toured a property, applied for a loan, or signed a lease recently, you likely interacted with artificial intelligence (AI) without realizing it. In commercial real estate, AI now works behind the scenes to speed up property searches, flag risks, and generate listing materials. What was once a buzzword is now a practical tool ...
Buying or renting a condo in West LA once meant endless online searching, slow paperwork, and price estimates that rarely matched reality. Today, artificial intelligence is changing the process behind the scenes—making some steps faster and cheaper, while introducing new risks and uncertainties. If you’ve come across listings with flawless photos, instant loan pre-approvals, or ...
In South Carolina’s land market, the rise of land flippers is creating new challenges for both buyers and sellers. Unlike the traditional image of investors holding property for years before selling at a premium, today’s flippers are buying and reselling land within months — often without making any improvements. This rapid turnover is pushing up ...
Anyone searching for a home in central New Jersey has likely noticed that desirable properties still sell within days, often attracting multiple offers well above asking price. Even as friends suggest waiting for interest rates to drop or for the market to cool, the reality on the ground is different. Kevin Ward, a broker and ...
Mia Takami, founder of Takami Real Estate Group at eXp Realty, can often predict which San Francisco waterfront condos will attract multiple offers within minutes of a showing. The reason? A short list of features now takes priority over price for today’s buyers. “If a unit has panoramic bay views and a deeded parking spot, ...
After a quiet 2025 summer rental season, landlords in Litchfield County, Connecticut, are seeing a notable uptick in demand this year. Inquiries have increased, renters are booking earlier, and properties that sat empty last summer are already drawing interest for 2026. This shift is giving landlords more leverage, and those considering entering the rental market ...
Open houses in Grande Prairie, Alberta, have taken on a different tone. Where buyers once lined up before the doors opened, today’s showings are quieter, with only a handful of visitors, unless a property meets very specific criteria. The market isn’t slow, but it is more selective. Homes with the right features still attract multiple ...
Buying a home in Sugar Land, Texas, means more than just saving for a down payment and securing a mortgage. Many buyers are caught off guard by additional costs that can add thousands to the final bill. Between lender fees, insurance, taxes, and a range of smaller charges, the real cost of closing on a ...
Mixed-use developments in Atlanta — walkable neighborhoods with apartments, shops, restaurants, and green spaces — are leasing up before construction even begins. In many cases, retail and restaurant spaces are fully committed months or even years ahead of opening. This surge is not simply developer optimism. Demand for integrated, walkable communities has changed the local ...
A walk through Monterey, Carmel, or Pacific Grove now reveals a clear change: “For Sale” signs linger for weeks, sometimes months. Homes that once drew bidding wars within days are sitting quietly, waiting for buyers who can afford them—or buyers at all. The Monterey Peninsula, known for its oceanfront estates and Pebble Beach luxury, has ...
Homes in South Jersey are now sitting on the market for about 30 days—noticeably longer than the near-instant sales of the past few years. While some properties still sell quickly, most sellers are experiencing a slower, more deliberate pace. The urgency that defined the post-pandemic housing market has faded, replaced by increased negotiation and more ...
A studio apartment in Edgewater that once rented for $900 now costs at least $1,500, even without updates. Across Chicago, renters are facing steep increases as rents outpace wage growth, forcing many long-term residents to reconsider where – or if – they can afford to live in the city. “Affordable for a studio used to ...
