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.
Over the past five years, the priorities of Tampa’s luxury homebuyers have changed dramatically. Formal dining rooms and sprawling backyards have faded from the top of wish lists, replaced by concerns about storm safety and low-maintenance living. According to Jose Cardenas, real estate advisor and principal at Premier Sotheby’s International Realty, buyers now ask about ...
Sarasota’s real estate market is experiencing a surge in new construction, with large developments drawing buyers away from existing homes and creating new challenges for existing homeowners. While thousands of new houses are rising in communities like Sea Flower and Lakewood Ranch, homeowners listing older properties are struggling to attract buyers and are being forced ...
For years, many would-be Florida buyers have hesitated, citing rising property taxes, insurance costs, and concerns about hurricanes. But a major policy shift could soon change that equation. The governor’s office is advancing a proposal to provide significant property tax relief for Florida homeowners, including the potential elimination of property taxes for those with a ...
Heading into 2025, analysts were nearly unanimous: falling interest rates and growing inventory would finally hand first-time buyers their moment. Starter homes under $300,000 would move fast. The entry-level market would boom. It did — just not where anyone expected. Site-built starter homes are sitting. Meanwhile, manufactured housing communities in Phoenix and Largo, Florida are ...
Idaho has long promised affordability and opportunity. In Canyon County’s housing market, that promise is getting harder to keep. Investors are rapidly purchasing a wide range of properties — from single-family homes to condos and townhouses — while first-time buyers are finding it increasingly difficult to compete. Yet the market isn’t monolithic. Investor activity is ...
As Phoenix’s housing market grows more competitive, locals are paying close attention to a handful of neighborhoods where new investment, infrastructure, and job growth are quietly taking hold. These areas aren’t the ones dominating headlines or sparking bidding wars like Scottsdale or Arcadia, but they’re seeing steady momentum as buyers and developers move in ahead ...
Chicago is a city of neighborhoods, each with its own loyal following and claims to fame. But recently, one area has been attracting locals, real estate agents, and homebuyers seeking value and character: Printers Row. With more people touring homes, trading tips, and considering a move, this historic neighborhood is quietly becoming one of Chicago’s ...
You keep hearing that fiber internet is on the way. It’s hard not to get excited — fiber usually brings faster speeds and a steadier connection, especially when everyone in the house or your neighborhood is online at once. Maybe your provider sent a mailer, or crews have marked the sidewalks, or neighbors mentioned upcoming ...
In many real estate markets, entry-level homes sell quickly while luxury listings take longer to move. But in Boca Raton and Delray Beach, the opposite is currently true. Million-dollar homes are attracting rapid offers, while properties under $500,000 are sitting on the market for weeks or even months. This reversal surprises both buyers and sellers ...
Miami’s luxury condo market is known for its high-profile branded towers – names like Cipriani, St. Regis, and Four Seasons dominate headlines and attract buyers willing to pay a premium for brand recognition. But beneath the surface, a quieter trend is emerging: non-branded luxury developments are offering comparable finishes, top locations, and resort-style amenities at ...
Homebuyers in Prescott, Arizona can now search for properties by typing requests like “three bedrooms near a dog park, no HOA” into an app and get instant results. AI tools generate listing descriptions, digitally stage photos, and predict likely sale prices using thousands of data points. As real estate technology advances rapidly, many buyers and ...
Foreclosures in Arizona are increasing after years of minimal activity. More homeowners are falling behind on payments, and more properties are entering the foreclosure process. While the situation is not yet a crisis, the trend marks a shift in the Arizona housing market that both buyers and sellers should take note of. “We’re not seeing ...
For many buyers, Staten Island occupies an unusual place in the New York City housing market. It is fully part of NYC, with the same municipal services, tax structure, and transit connections. Yet its housing stock and pricing often look very different from what buyers encounter in Manhattan, Brooklyn, or Queens. Single-family homes are far ...
In Tampa Bay, the typical signs of a cooling real estate market — rising inventory, higher interest rates, and cautious builders — are not translating into lower land prices. Listings have increased, interest rates have doubled since mid-2022, and national builders have scaled back on land acquisitions. Yet, sellers remain firm on their asking prices. ...
Drive through Greenville, South Carolina, and you’ll see cranes, new storefronts, and neighborhoods that didn’t exist five years ago. But if you want to buy land in the city itself, options are nearly gone. Greenville has run out of developable land, and that scarcity is pushing builders, investors, and homebuyers into surrounding areas at a ...
