Lou  Blum

Lou Blum

REALTOR®

License #: SL3594977

Grandiose Real Estate

Mobile:
917-670-8091
Email Me
Lou  Blum

Lou Blum

REALTOR®

License #: SL3594977

Grandiose Real Estate

Mobile:
917-670-8091
Email Me

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5 small habits that can make you a better conversationalist

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Fri, 2026-10-16 03:30
Preparation isn't just for listing presentations or networking events, Krys Benyamein writes. Real estate agents should prepare to have more effective everyday conversations.

‘There really were no comps’: How a $3M modular Seattle-area listing sold in 5 days

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Fri, 2026-10-16 03:00
The Bainbridge Island home had no comps. Its agent and builder explain how they priced it, finished it a year early and sold it for over ask in five days.

4 weeks left before the holiday freeze: Why it’s a great time to buy

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Fri, 2026-10-16 03:00
Year-end homebuying has a deadline. With four weeks left before the holiday freeze, trainer Bernice Ross shares strategies to help buyers find motivated sellers.

Capital One backs 10 finalists with innovative ideas for U.S. housing affordability

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Thu, 2026-10-15 16:46
Ten organizations now have $200,000 each to sharpen their plans for making homeownership more affordable in their communities. Five will be chosen next spring for $4.6 million awards from Capital One’s $25 million initiative.

Senators Call For FTC Investigation Into Alleged Anti-Competitive Practices in Homebuying

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Thu, 2026-10-15 15:28

Just two months after the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) settled its lawsuit with Zillow and Redfin over the two portals’ alleged anti-competitive agreement, two U.S. Senators have issued a new letter petitioning the organization to take aim at alleged anti-competitive practices on the home-buying side of portals. Senators Elizabeth Warren and Cory Booker penned the…

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Investors bought more homes in Q2. Their market share still fell below 30%: Report

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Thu, 2026-10-15 14:11
The investor share of home purchases dropped to the lowest level since Q1 2025, but interest rate fluctuations may allow investors to claw back in Q3

Linda Yaccarino, former X CEO, tapped for Better board following recent C-Suite drama

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Thu, 2026-10-15 14:06
Ex-X CEO Linda Yaccarino joins Better’s board as the AI-native lender pushes cost cuts, buybacks and its Tinman platform under Better 2.0.

Buying costs outpace rent, pushing would-be buyers to lease instead

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Thu, 2026-10-15 14:03
The gap in renting versus buying widened over the past year, with rental demand up 19.2 percent and Bay Area rents at record highs, according to Zillow and Realtor.com.

‘A Chilling Effect’: Rates Linger at Near Three-Year High

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Thu, 2026-10-15 13:51

Mortgage rates held steady this week, remaining unchanged from last week but still lingering at a near three-year high–a level one economist says is having a “chilling effect” on the housing market.  The latest Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey® released Thursday shows the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rate remaining at 7.40%, the same level…

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I am a distinguished REALTOR® affiliated with Grandiose Real Estate located in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Representing homeowners and prospective homeowners in Broward and Palm Beach Counties, I excel in addressing my clients' needs on both the selling and buying side. Recognizing the significant impact of real estate transactions, I strive to provide all clients with a seamless and successful residential real estate experience. My profound insight and active involvement in the communities I serve further enhance the benefits for both sellers and buyers.

I have enjoyed a prolific career spanning over 34 years as a director and senior project manager in the fields of commercial real estate development, construction, and architecture. Throughout my career, I have demonstrated exceptional leadership, management, and interpersonal skills, enabling me to communicate effectively in all work environments. Moreover, my extensive experience has refined my negotiating skills, which are crucial for representing both sellers and buyers.

I offer a registry of professional service providers to assist my clients with both buying and selling needs. This network includes stagers, painters, designers, handymen, and inspectors, ensuring that my clients receive the best possible service throughout their real estate journey. 

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License #: SL3594977

Education: Master of Architecture, Clemson University / B.S. of Architecture, University of Maryland

Specialty: Buying and Selling Single Family Homes, Townhomes, and Condominiums

Area Covered: Fort Lauderdale, Wilton Manors, Oakland Park, Pompano Beach, Hillsboro Beach, Boca Raton, and Highland Beach

Languages Spoken: EnglishDesignation: NAR, ABR, AHWD, C2EX