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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Mortgage Mix: Rates Hit Their Highest Level in Nearly a Year; Foreclosures Up

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Fri, 2026-07-24 13:05

Editor’s Note: The Mortgage Mix is RISMedia’s biweekly highlight reel of need-to-know mortgage-industry happenings. Watch for it every other Friday afternoon. – During the back half of July, mortgage rates have climbed to their highest levels since August 2025, with the 30 year fixed rate hovering above 6.5%. Despite this rise, attributed to renewed escalation…

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Compass Releases New Study on Private Listings, Touting Larger Price Premium

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Fri, 2026-07-24 12:53

The battle over private listings is playing out nearly everywhere—from statehouses and courthouses to brokerage offices and Wall Street boardrooms. As opponents and supporters of the practice make their cases, the debate looks vastly different depending on the venue. But one tool that is nearly always effective is data. And as the practice draws more…

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Beating the Rain: How to Offset Its Dampening Effect On Clients

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Fri, 2026-07-24 12:08

When the market is hot, residential real estate can still be a cold business. Perhaps even more so when rain enters the picture. There are all kinds of things you can do to make a home look its best as a seller agent, and all kinds of good features to point out to buyer clients.…

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New-Home Sales Up Slightly in June, but Pace Lags 2025

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Fri, 2026-07-24 11:33

Earlier this month, it was reported that sales of existing homes fell during June, but the latest report on sales of newly constructed homes offers modestly more positive indicators for housing. According to the latest findings from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), new single-family homes sales were…

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Zillow Claims Off-Market Sellers Lost Over $1.3 Billion. Reality Is Always Messier

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Fri, 2026-07-24 11:26

Zillow research released in May found that home sellers lost a combined $1.49 billion to same-agent dual agency and $1.36 billion to off-MLS listings between 2023 and 2025, based on an analysis of more than 15 million transactions.  Two sources with no role in the study—a Chicago broker/owner and a real estate economist—reviewed the findings…

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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. Additionally, my association with LoKation Real Estate Brokerage allows clients to utilize in-house services through The Closing Team for title/escrow, LoKation Mortgage for mortgages, and K Insurance Services for insurance.

Let me move you into something that moves you!

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

Awards: NAR, ABR, AHWD

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

Languages Spoken: English