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.
Tampa Bay now leads the nation in foreclosures, with distressed properties hitting the market at rates not seen in years. Yet, in a sharp contrast, new home construction is thriving. Builders are selling homes, buyers are gaining equity at closing, and deals are proceeding despite headlines about distress and default. The numbers challenge the assumption ...
Across Spring Lake and the wider Jersey Shore, the real estate market is sending mixed signals. Homes are sitting on the market longer than last year, and price reductions are appearing more frequently in listings. Yet, closed sales are still setting new price records. The result is a confusing environment for both buyers and sellers. ...
Selling an investment property for a profit often means facing a hefty tax bill. But with a properly executed 1031 exchange, you can defer capital gains taxes by reinvesting the proceeds into another investment property. While this strategy can save thousands of dollars, the process is complex, tightly regulated, and unforgiving of mistakes. John Paul ...
If you’ve been buying or selling a home in Florida recently, the process may feel smoother than ever: sharper listings, more relevant search results, and property matches that seem almost intuitive. But that efficiency comes with a trade-off. Increasingly, artificial intelligence is shaping which homes buyers see — and which listings sellers struggle to surface. ...
Ask residents of Victoria, British Columbia where to find the city’s next rising neighborhood, and you’ll hear a range of opinions. Still, a handful of areas are appearing more often in conversations, open house tours, and buyer shortlists. These neighborhoods are drawing attention for their increased activity, new development, and, in some cases, better value ...
Edmonton’s condo prices dropped nearly 6% in December 2025, while single-family homes remained stable. The reason townhouses and apartments are lingering on the market across this Alberta city isn’t about location or property quality. It’s about buyer hesitation — specifically, the fear of unpredictable condo fees. Sarju Ranjit, associate realtor with eXp Realty in Edmonton, ...
Nassau County on Long Island has become one of the most competitive housing markets in the country, driven by a wave of buyers relocating from Brooklyn and Queens in search of more space and better value. While many U.S. markets have cooled, Nassau’s combination of tight inventory, steady price growth, and frequent bidding wars has ...
Hiring by AI startups is driving strong rental demand in San Francisco. Monthly rents have reached $10,000 to $15,000, outpacing the effects of layoffs at larger tech firms. According to Cynthia Kellogg, Co-Founder and Residential Agent at Best Coast Collective, this trend is creating a two-tier market. It is raising rental prices and converting renters ...
The common belief that rising interest rates are keeping homeowners from moving may overlook a key reality, according to David Newcombe, Co-Founder and Associate Broker at Compass Arizona. Newcombe says many homeowners who locked in low mortgage rates have since taken on additional debt through home equity lines and other borrowing, raising their effective debt ...
In Monmouth County, New Jersey, sellers are increasingly unwilling to negotiate on repairs or price reductions, causing deals to fall apart when buyers expect the leverage they had two years ago. Paul Kaminski, a broker associate with Keller Williams Sports + Entertainment, recently lost a transaction after a buyer requested concessions for mold remediation. Kaminski ...
Persistent inventory shortages in desirable suburban areas are changing how homebuyers approach the market, with many abandoning traditional comparison shopping. Instead of touring multiple homes and weighing options over several weeks, buyers are forced to make quick decisions and settle for any property that meets their basic criteria. Yann Rousseau, a REALTOR® with eXp Realty ...
The solar construction industry is moving away from labor-intensive, craft-based methods toward a model that resembles outdoor manufacturing, with automation and robotics playing a growing role. Ryan Johnson, Vice President of Solar and Energy Storage at Clayco, says the repetitive nature of solar installations makes them well-suited for autonomous systems handling core tasks such as ...
The New Jersey Shore real estate market is seeing a widening divide between properties that sell easily and those in distress, where sellers lack the funds to meet regulatory requirements or prepare their homes for sale. Gina Corbisiero, broker-salesperson with Century 21 Solid Gold Realty, says the divide is becoming more pronounced, with distressed sellers ...
The construction cranes and fenced-off lots around Ball Arena and Coors Field signal more than just stadium renovations. Denver is in the midst of a sports-driven real estate surge that is reshaping entire neighborhoods. This new wave is less about the games themselves and more about creating places where people want to live, work, and ...
Many Utah residents worry that new starter home developments will hurt their neighborhoods or personal finances. But most of these concerns lack evidence, according to Steve Waldrip, Senior Advisor for Housing Strategy and Innovation in the Office of Utah Governor, Spencer J. Cox. After years of working with cities and developers to expand affordable housing, ...
