We Fixed Real Estate

Fred Glick, a licensed real estate and mortgage broker and founder of Arrivva, holds a stellar track record with over $2 billion in residential transactions while grounded in a lifelong passion for real estate. 

Join him in the We Fixed Real Estate podcast by Arrivva, where he shares expertise and insights about the dynamic real estate landscape. Arrivva, a leading real estate and mortgage brokerage, caters to buyers, sellers, and mortgagees with love, integrity, and a transparent fee structure. Featured in the Wall Street Journal, Arrivva is transforming the real estate landscape, one happy client at a time.

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:

• Why mortgage rates may remain above 7%
• How temporary rate buydowns can lower initial payments
• How ARMs can provide alternative financing options
• When refinancing could make sense
• Why exclusive buyer agreements can create long-term obligations
• How AI is changing everyday real estate operations
• How coastal erosion and insurance risks affect California properties

In this episode with Fred Glick

Could a mortgage buydown make a 7% rate much more manageable?

In this episode, Fred Glick of Arrivva breaks down how temporary rate buydowns and adjustable-rate mortgages can lower initial payments, why mortgage rates remain elevated, and what inflation and national debt could mean for rates ahead. He also covers hidden risks of coastal properties, the problems with exclusive buyer agreements, and how AI is changing real estate operations.

If you’re buying a home in today’s market, this episode offers practical insights into financing, contracts, property risks, and strategies buyers should understand before making their next move.

Fred Glick, a licensed real estate and mortgage broker and founder of Arrivva, holds a stellar track record with over $2 billion in residential transactions while grounded in a lifelong passion for real estate. 

Join him in the We Fixed Real Estate podcast by Arrivva, where he shares expertise and insights about the dynamic real estate landscape. Arrivva, a leading real estate and mortgage brokerage, caters to buyers, sellers, and mortgagees with love, integrity, and a transparent fee structure. Featured in the Wall Street Journal, Arrivva is transforming the real estate landscape, one happy client at a time.

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:

• How California’s SB 868 could change solar access for condo owners and renters
• Why skipped SB 326 balcony inspections can create major mortgage problems
• Why a low HOA fee could signal bigger financial problems for condo buyers
• How pre-IPO tech wealth is fueling more cash buyers in San Francisco
• Strategies buyers can use to compete with cash offers
• Why wildlife and neighborhood conditions can become disclosure issues
• What Apple’s new Culver City campus could mean for the local housing market

In this episode with Fred Glick

What if the biggest risks in buying a California home are the ones you never see during a showing?

In this episode, Fred Glick of Arrivva breaks down the California real estate changes and market shifts buyers need to understand, from condo balcony laws and HOA reserves to San Francisco’s growing cash-buyer market. He also explains how buyers can compete with cash offers, what wildlife disclosures can mean for sellers and buyers, and how Apple’s new Culver City campus could impact the local housing market.

Fred Glick, a licensed real estate and mortgage broker and founder of Arrivva, holds a stellar track record with over $2 billion in residential transactions while grounded in a lifelong passion for real estate. 

Join him in the We Fixed Real Estate podcast by Arrivva, where he shares expertise and insights about the dynamic real estate landscape. Arrivva, a leading real estate and mortgage brokerage, caters to buyers, sellers, and mortgagees with love, integrity, and a transparent fee structure. Featured in the Wall Street Journal, Arrivva is transforming the real estate landscape, one happy client at a time.

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:

• Why California’s housing market, especially San Francisco, is becoming increasingly competitive 
• The costly seller mistake that can leave a home sitting on the market
• How smart sellers approach pricing, preparation, and buyer expectations
• How Arrivva uses inspections, transparency, and appraisals to make listings more competitive
• Why AI is changing how real estate professionals market and sell homes
• What portable mortgages and the MOVE Act could mean for future home sellers

In this episode with Fred Glick

What separates a seller who gets top dollar from one who watches their home sit on the market?

In this episode, Fred Glick of Arrivva breaks down the biggest mistakes sellers make and what smart sellers do differently to attract buyers and maximize their sale. From pricing and preparing a property to inspections, transparency, appraisals, and AI-powered strategies, Fred explains how to make a listing stand out in today’s changing real estate market. He also breaks down the latest portable mortgage proposal and what it could actually mean for homeowners.

Fred Glick, a licensed real estate and mortgage broker and founder of Arrivva, holds a stellar track record with over $2 billion in residential transactions while grounded in a lifelong passion for real estate. 

Join him in the We Fixed Real Estate podcast by Arrivva, where he shares expertise and insights about the dynamic real estate landscape. Arrivva, a leading real estate and mortgage brokerage, caters to buyers, sellers, and mortgagees with love, integrity, and a transparent fee structure. Featured in the Wall Street Journal, Arrivva is transforming the real estate landscape, one happy client at a time.

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:

• Why California home insurance costs could impact your mortgage approval
• How the FAIR Plan and rising premiums can change your buying power
• What LA County’s upcoming cooling rules mean for landlords and rental properties
• How a low appraisal can increase your loan-to-value ratio and affect financing
• Why appraisal errors should be challenged before accepting a low valuation
• How unused roof space can become an opportunity to add value and offset costs

In this episode with Fred Glick

Could your home insurance actually derail your mortgage approval?

California’s insurance crisis is creating a new challenge for homebuyers, with rising premiums and limited coverage potentially affecting the numbers lenders use to approve your loan. In this episode, Fred Glick of Arrivva breaks down why getting insurance figured out before you make an offer is becoming just as important as getting pre-approved for a mortgage.

Fred also dives into surprising appraisal problems, LA County’s upcoming cooling rules, and how unused rooftop space could become an opportunity to add value to your property.

Fred Glick, a licensed real estate and mortgage broker and founder of Arrivva, holds a stellar track record with over $2 billion in residential transactions while grounded in a lifelong passion for real estate. 

Join him in the We Fixed Real Estate podcast by Arrivva, where he shares expertise and insights about the dynamic real estate landscape. Arrivva, a leading real estate and mortgage brokerage, caters to buyers, sellers, and mortgagees with love, integrity, and a transparent fee structure. Featured in the Wall Street Journal, Arrivva is transforming the real estate landscape, one happy client at a time.

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:

• Why California homeowners may be paying too much in property taxes
• How Prop 13 and Prop 8 affect property tax assessments
• What makes a property assessment too high and when you can appeal
• Why Zillow estimates alone aren’t enough for a property tax appeal
• What comparable sales and evidence counties actually look for
• How the property tax appeal process works in California
• How Overassessed simplifies the research and filing process for homeowners
• Why reviewing your property assessment every year could save you thousands

In this episode with Fred Glick and Stuart Altman

Are you paying more in California property taxes than your home is actually worth?

In this episode, Fred Glick of Arrivva and Stuart Altman, founder of Overassessed, break down how property tax assessments can become too high, when California homeowners may be able to appeal, and how the appeal process can be much easier to navigate than most people realize. From Prop 13 and Prop 8 to comparable sales, assessment evidence, and county appeals, this episode reveals how homeowners can challenge an overassessment and potentially save thousands on their California property taxes.

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Fred Glick, a licensed real estate and mortgage broker and founder of Arrivva, holds a stellar track record with over $2 billion in residential transactions while grounded in a lifelong passion for real estate. 

Join him in the We Fixed Real Estate podcast by Arrivva, where he shares expertise and insights about the dynamic real estate landscape. Arrivva, a leading real estate and mortgage brokerage, caters to buyers, sellers, and mortgagees with love, integrity, and a transparent fee structure. Featured in the Wall Street Journal, Arrivva is transforming the real estate landscape, one happy client at a time.

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:

• Why Fed cuts don't lower mortgage rates and how global markets drive borrowing costs 
• Why 5- and 7-year ARMs beat fixed rates and the truth behind online loan hacks
• Takeaways from an aggressive 8-offer competition on a San Francisco property
• How agent communication breakdowns and phantom offers cost buyers
• What title policies actually cover, who pays, and key rules for refinances

In this episode with Fred Glick

Why does your mortgage rate change even when the Fed doesn’t?

In this episode, Fred Glick of Arrivva explains why mortgage rates don’t simply follow the Federal Reserve, what’s really driving rates, and how buyers can navigate today’s high-rate environment. From adjustable-rate mortgages and temporary rate buydowns to assumable mortgages, Fred breaks down strategies that could help buyers make a move without waiting for rates to fall.

Fred also discusses what’s happening in the housing market, including current buyer competition, offer strategies, and why market conditions can be harder to predict than they seem.

Fred Glick, a licensed real estate and mortgage broker and founder of Arrivva, holds a stellar track record with over $2 billion in residential transactions while grounded in a lifelong passion for real estate. 

Join him in the We Fixed Real Estate podcast by Arrivva, where he shares expertise and insights about the dynamic real estate landscape. Arrivva, a leading real estate and mortgage brokerage, caters to buyers, sellers, and mortgagees with love, integrity, and a transparent fee structure. Featured in the Wall Street Journal, Arrivva is transforming the real estate landscape, one happy client at a time.

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:

• What the new Fannie Mae condo rules mean for buyers and sellers
• How the new condo approval process could affect financing
• Why some condos are already losing value
• The truth about HOA reserves and the new 15% requirement
• Why condo buyers may face higher mortgage costs
• Why sellers should get their condo financing approved before listing
• The key steps buyers and sellers need to take before a deal falls apart

In this episode with Fred Glick

Could new Fannie Mae condo rules make some properties harder to finance or sell?

In this episode, Fred Glick of Arrivva breaks down the major Fannie Mae condo financing changes taking effect August 3, 2026, including the increase in required reserves from 10% to 15% for condos with 10 or more units. He explains what lenders will now examine, why condo finances, insurance, litigation, and reserves can directly affect a property's value, and what buyers and sellers should do before a deal falls apart.

Fred Glick, a licensed real estate and mortgage broker and founder of Arrivva, holds a stellar track record with over $2 billion in residential transactions while grounded in a lifelong passion for real estate. 

Join him in the We Fixed Real Estate podcast by Arrivva, where he shares expertise and insights about the dynamic real estate landscape. Arrivva, a leading real estate and mortgage brokerage, caters to buyers, sellers, and mortgagees with love, integrity, and a transparent fee structure. Featured in the Wall Street Journal, Arrivva is transforming the real estate landscape, one happy client at a time.

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:

• How to tell if a home is genuinely in high demand
• Why the first open house can reveal important buyer interest
• What Zillow, Redfin, and other online metrics really tell you
• Why “multiple offers” and promised offers may not always mean real competition
• How buyer broker fees can affect your competitive offer strategy
• Why some buyer motivations can’t be measured by online data
• How smart contract and offer strategies can help buyers compete

In this episode with Fred Glick

Is that “multiple offers” claim actually true, or is it a sales tactic?

How can buyers tell if a property is genuinely in high demand? In this episode of We Fixed Real Estate, Fred Glick of Arrivva breaks down how to spot fake housing demand and make smarter offers. From open house crowds and online views to buyer activity, broker fees, and negotiation strategies, Fred reveals what the numbers can tell you, what they can’t, and how to avoid being manipulated by claims of competing offers.

Fred Glick, a licensed real estate and mortgage broker and founder of Arrivva, holds a stellar track record with over $2 billion in residential transactions while grounded in a lifelong passion for real estate. 

Join him in the We Fixed Real Estate podcast by Arrivva, where he shares expertise and insights about the dynamic real estate landscape. Arrivva, a leading real estate and mortgage brokerage, caters to buyers, sellers, and mortgagees with love, integrity, and a transparent fee structure. Featured in the Wall Street Journal, Arrivva is transforming the real estate landscape, one happy client at a time.

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:

• How H-1B layoffs can influence local home values
• Why buyers should watch tech industry job cuts
• The financial step every serious buyer should complete first
• Hidden solar panel issues that can derail a home sale
• Summer market trends and what they mean for buyers and sellers
• AI, real estate myths, and Fred's latest industry takes

In this episode with Fred Glick

Could tech layoffs be quietly reshaping your local housing market?

In this episode with Fred Glick of Arrivva, discover why H-1B layoffs are creating ripple effects in real estate, how buyers can spot hidden opportunities before everyone else, and what sellers need to know as market conditions begin to shift. Fred also shares practical advice on getting financially prepared, avoiding common real estate mistakes, and why some property issues can delay a sale before it even hits the market.

Fred Glick, a licensed real estate and mortgage broker and founder of Arrivva, holds a stellar track record with over $2 billion in residential transactions while grounded in a lifelong passion for real estate. 

Join him in the We Fixed Real Estate podcast by Arrivva, where he shares expertise and insights about the dynamic real estate landscape. Arrivva, a leading real estate and mortgage brokerage, caters to buyers, sellers, and mortgagees with love, integrity, and a transparent fee structure. Featured in the Wall Street Journal, Arrivva is transforming the real estate landscape, one happy client at a time.

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:

• How one buyer won a competitive bidding war without paying more
• Why the details in your contract can make or break your offer
• The hidden rebate advantage many buyers don't know about
• What the latest disclosure law changes mean for buyers
• Why skipping inspections can become an expensive mistake
• Why insurance should be part of your offer strategy
• How summer market conditions can create buying opportunities

In this episode with Fred Glick

Think winning a bidding war always means paying more? Think again.

In this episode, Fred Glick of Arrivva explains how the right strategy can beat competing offers without increasing the purchase price. Learn why offer structure, timing, and preparation often matter more than simply bidding higher, and discover what buyers can do to gain an edge in today's competitive market.