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.
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 ...
In a housing market where inventory remains tight, and buyer competition shows little sign of easing, New Jersey continues to defy the broader national trend toward balance. While many states are seeing more listings come to market and fewer multiple-offer situations, the Garden State – particularly its central and northern corridors, is holding firm as ...
If you’ve been watching homes in Northern Virginia lately, you’ve probably noticed something contradictory. Some houses are flying off the market with multiple offers, while others are sitting for weeks with price cuts. Both are happening simultaneously, and which side of that line a buyer or seller lands on makes all the difference. Meg Czapiewski, ...
Southwest Florida draws steady investor interest for clear reasons: warm weather, consistent demand from retirees and remote workers, and a lifestyle that appeals to a broad pool of buyers. But the Venice and Englewood market in 2026 isn’t the free-for-all it was during the pandemic years. Prices have corrected, insurance costs remain high, and older ...
The Catskills have always had a certain pull – mountain air, open space, a slower pace of life, just two hours from Manhattan. But beyond its lifestyle appeal, this region has quietly become a serious destination for small investors looking to invest in real estate outside expensive city markets. With the post-pandemic frenzy now faded ...
You’ve saved up. You’ve gotten pre-approved. You’ve found a home you love at a price that seems doable. Then the real number hits, and it’s higher than planned. For buyers shopping in Central Florida’s most active price range, knowing the full cost before falling in love with a listing can prevent a stressful surprise at ...
