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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Compass demands MLSs stop ‘weaponizing’ its data for agent recruiting: SCOOP

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Fri, 2026-09-25 15:36
In a letter obtained by Inman, Compass raised concerns about MLS data supplied to vendors including Courted, BrokerMetrics and Brokerkit.

New-home sales rise, prices fall, Census Bureau finds

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Fri, 2026-09-25 15:07
Builders sold new homes at a faster pace in August, according to Census estimates. The agency said the 6.4 percent gain in new-home sales was not statistically significant.

Coming-soon listings may yield higher prices: Study

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Fri, 2026-09-25 14:59
The Association of Real Estate License Law Officials' new study said coming soons outperformed private listings and listings that went active immediately.

CB’s tech rollout, SERHANT.’s AI, NextHome’s latest get: Top 5

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Fri, 2026-09-25 14:10
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers.

10 Sessions Not to Miss at RISMedia’s CEO & Leadership Exchange

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Fri, 2026-09-25 14:05

More than 400 real estate leaders are set to gather in our nation’s capital next week for RISMedia’s 38th annual CEO & Leadership Exchange, taking place Sept. 30-Oct. 2 at the Fairmont Georgetown in Washington, D.C. The highly anticipated event presents more than 100 of the industry’s top minds as panelists discussing the most pressing…

The post 10 Sessions Not to Miss at RISMedia’s CEO & Leadership Exchange appeared first on RISMedia.

Why Google partner HouseCanary filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Fri, 2026-09-25 13:57
A flurry of court filings has offered a much clearer picture of what pushed the increasingly influential proptech company into Chapter 11.

Your next listing has a marketing hook. Here’s how to find it

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Fri, 2026-09-25 12:25
How five homes gave team leads Christian and Ashley Harris the hook for memorable real estate marketing and get-'em-sold strategies.

Class-Action Suit Claims Better, Ex-CEO Garg Intentionally Misled Investors

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Fri, 2026-09-25 12:18

A federal securities class-action lawsuit has been filed against national online mortgage lender Better Home & Finance (commonly known as Better), its controversial founder and former CEO Vishal Garg, and its current CFO Loveen Advani. The suit alleges that Better violated federal securities laws by knowingly misleading investors about the company’s potential monthly loan volume…

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Relational or Transactional? Strategies to Beat the Big Boxes

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Fri, 2026-09-25 11:57

The more things change… As cutting-edge tech stacks, company consolidations and other new developments impact the residential real estate industry, there is and likely always will be one thing the big-box brokerages cannot match or exceed. And that’s the fact that agents and brokers, with their hyperlocal knowledge and ability to serve homebuyers and sellers…

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‘Let America Build’ Campaign Spotlights Growing Housing Supply Gap in Boston

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Fri, 2026-09-25 11:27

Realtor.com announced that the ‘Let America Build’ campaign put on a first-of-its-kind mobile activation highlighting the national housing supply crisis in Boston, driving a glass house mounted on a truck through the city streets, symbolizing America’s staggering 4.03 million-home supply gap. According to a release, the campaign aims to inform the public, elevate housing supply…

The post ‘Let America Build’ Campaign Spotlights Growing Housing Supply Gap in Boston appeared first on RISMedia.

Mortgage Mix: Rates Peak as Fed Members Float Possibility of Another Interest Rate Hike

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Fri, 2026-09-25 11:10

Editor’s Note: The Mortgage Mix is RISMedia’s highlight reel of need-to-know mortgage-industry happenings. Watch for it every other Friday afternoon. The numbers: Mortgage rates peaked to a new high this week, climbing back up to the 7% range for the first time in 2026 and hitting their “highest level since May 2024,” as noted by…

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Tech Sharpens Strategy: Staying Ahead With the Right Tools

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Fri, 2026-09-25 10:59

As tech conversations dominate industry discourse and brokerages compete to stay ahead, the race is on to identify the solutions that drive growth and add value. To gain insight into which tools are making the biggest difference, we asked some of our 2026 RISMedia Real Estate Newsmakers the following question: “What is the most effective…

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Consumer Sentiment Down in September as Economy Lags

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Fri, 2026-09-25 10:53

The latest University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index, released Aug. 28, came in at 48.1 in September, falling from 51.7 in August, likely due to inflation worries and a lackluster economic outlook. Current economic conditions and consumer expectations were also slightly lower. “Consumer sentiment ticked down less than four index points in September, reaching the…

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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