Lou  Blum

Lou Blum

REALTOR®

License #: SL3594977

Grandiose Real Estate

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Lou  Blum

Lou Blum

REALTOR®

License #: SL3594977

Grandiose Real Estate

Mobile:
917-670-8091
Email Me

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AGNT Posts 6% Revenue Growth in Q3, Expects ‘Difficult’ Market Into 2027

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Fri, 2026-11-06 12:57

AGNT, the parent company for eXp Realty and NextHome, posted revenue growth despite economic headwinds of high rates and sluggish home demand, the company announced during an earnings call Thursday. Closed real estate sales transactions reached 131,000 in the third quarter of 2026, up 8% year-over-year, alongside a 10% jump in sales volume to $59.3…

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Compass ‘Welcomes’ Open Real Estate, Sees Record Quarterly Earnings

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Fri, 2026-11-06 12:54

As Open Real Estate makes headlines around the future of listing flow and control, Compass CEO Robert Reffkin addressed the initiative in the company’s third quarter earnings call, saying Compass “welcome(s) this change.” Reffkin said that Open Real Estate’s plan “actually validates” Compass’s messaging over recent years, and he is “excited to see the four…

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Nominations Now Open for RISMedia’s 2nd Annual Tech Showdown

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Fri, 2026-11-06 12:04

After a successful inaugural competition, RISMedia is bringing back its 2nd Annual Tech Showdown to recognize emerging technology companies developing innovative solutions that could reshape the real estate industry. Open to companies launched within the past one to three years, the competition seeks technologies designed to help brokers and agents improve efficiency, streamline operations and…

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Opendoor Says It ‘Rebuilt’ System With AI, Triples Home Purchases

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Fri, 2026-11-06 11:46

After over a year of working as CEO, Opendoor’s Kaz Nejatian reported significant growth in revenue and market share during the iBuyer’s Q3 earnings call, and attributed the gains to a shift into AI infrastructure as the company says it has found ways to flip more homes without overpaying. “This past quarter we rebuilt this…

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Jobs Jump in October, With Unemployment Dipping Slightly

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Fri, 2026-11-06 11:30

A day after the stock market hit the skids big-time, there was good news on the employment front. U.S. employers hired at a vigorous pace in October, adding 165,000 jobs, way above the 65,000 forecast, while the unemployment rate lowered slightly to 4.1% from 4.2%. The report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows…

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Real Estate Veteran Dane Briggs Partners with HomeSmart NEXT Founder Phil Sexton in Leadership Role

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Fri, 2026-11-06 11:00

Above, Dane Briggs Phil Sexton, founder of HomeSmart’s NEXT team, has announced his business partnership with fellow Arizona real estate industry veteran Dane Briggs. In this leadership role, Briggs will support the team’s advancement, including the development of agent-focused workflows and AI integrations.  A release writes that Sexton and Briggs have spent the majority of…

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SmartMLS Introduces New Ownership Verification Tool to Help Combat Seller-Impersonation and Land Scams

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Fri, 2026-11-06 10:19

Connecticut’s SmartMLS has announced that it will introduce a new Ownership Verification tool from Property Shield designed to help real estate professionals combat seller-impersonation and vacant-land scams. According to a release, the new technology, expected to become available to SmartMLS next week, provides an additional way for real estate professionals to verify the identity of…

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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