General Info

Behind the LATTER & BLUM and CJ Brown signs is a well-established, professional real estate firm that offers a range of residential and commercial services. LATTER & BLUM was established in 1916 by two young entrepreneurs, Harry Latter and Joseph E. Blum, in New Orleans. In its early days, the company specialized in commercial real estate, but later branched out into residential sales. LATTER & BLUM remained in the Latter family for nearly 70 years. Robert W. Merrick purchased LATTER & BLUM in 1986. Merrick restructured the organization. CJ Brown Realtors was added in 1995. The company is comprised of a residential division, commercial division, property management, commercial appraisal/counseling division, insurance division and financing division. CJ Brown Realtors and LATTER & BLUM has locations throughout the United States, including Baton Rouge, La.