We Fixed Real Estate

Fred Glick, a Broker, Real Estate Realist, 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 most buyers plan the closing day completely wrong, and what they should be doing instead
• The post-closing checklist almost everyone forgets (and how it can cost you time, money, and stress)
• How to navigate buying and selling at the same time without costly timing mistakes
• Why closing timelines vary dramatically depending on where you buy
• The key differences between wet and dry closings and how they impact your deal
• What some agents aren’t telling you about escrow and title costs
• What outdated systems and poor communication are still costing buyers and sellers today

In this episode with Fred Glick

Buying a home doesn't end at the closing table — in fact, that's where most of the chaos begins. 

In this episode, Fred Glick of Arrivva breaks down the complete post-contract checklist that most agents never share with their clients: from why you should never schedule movers on your closing date, to the hidden escrow markups that are quietly draining sellers in Southern California. If you're buying, selling, or relocating, this one will save you money, time, and a lot of headaches.

Fred Glick, a Broker, Real Estate Realist, 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 today’s mortgage process may be costing you time, money, and opportunities
• The truth behind credit scores and hard inquiries that lenders don’t often reveal
• How “Doctor Loans” are changing the game for medical professionals in hot markets
• Why midterm rentals are changing the game for homeowners and healthcare tenants alike
• Insider insights on non-QM loans for self-employed, commission-heavy, and complex-income borrowers
• What savvy buyers need to know to compete in competitive 2026 housing markets

In this episode with Fred Glick and Christina Henderson

What’s really broken in today’s mortgage industry, and how can buyers navigate it without wasting time or money?
Fred Glick of Arrivva exposes the hidden inefficiencies in loan applications, the truth about credit scores, and why traditional processes may be costing you.

Discover how specialized financing for medical professionals and midterm rental strategies with Christina Henderson of Reliable Residence could reshape the game for buyers and homeowners alike. From non-QM loans for complex incomes to insights on 2026’s hottest markets, this episode dives into the challenges, opportunities, and strategies most buyers aren’t hearing until now.

Fred Glick, a Broker, Real Estate Realist, 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 cryptocurrency could play a role in your next home purchase
• The Fannie Mae 120% rule and why it matters for crypto owners
• Borrowing against crypto—what lenders really look for
• A unique first-lien HELOC that could replace a traditional 30-year fixed-rate loan
• How inspection timing can create leverage for buyers and sellers
• Disclosure rules that could impact negotiations and legal risk
• Hidden costs and conflicts in escrow most buyers don’t see
• Strategies to keep your transaction smooth, transparent, and in your control

In this episode with Fred Glick

Can crypto really be used to buy a home? And what mortgage strategy are most crypto owners completely missing? 

In this episode, Fred Glick of Arrivva breaks down a powerful approach that could change how digital asset holders think about financing. Plus, he reveals a brand-new mortgage product that may surprise even seasoned buyers and stick around because we’re diving into buyer disclosures and why they can make or break your deal.

Fred Glick, a Broker, Real Estate Realist, 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 the Bay Area and other U.S. housing markets are suddenly so competitive and what it means for buyers
• How early spring bidding wars are shaping prices and offers across multiple regions
• The critical steps buyers must take to prepare before even making an offer
• Why standard pre-approvals can cost you your dream home in competitive markets
• Insider strategies for navigating open houses, avoiding mistakes, and working with buyer brokers
• How interim financing can help you close faster and win deals
• Why insurance approval is now a must-have before submitting an offer

In this episode with Fred Glick

The Bay Area housing market is heating up fast, and early spring is already brutal for buyers.

In this episode, Fred Glick of Arrivva breaks down what’s driving early spring competition across multiple markets. From packed open houses and aggressive bidding wars to why pricing low is a strategy (not a bargain), Fred explains what buyers are up against.

Dive into why most pre-approvals fail, how transparent mortgage pricing really works, the risks buyers overlook with insurance, and how interim financing can win deals. A must-listen for buyers who want to compete and win in today’s ultra-competitive housing market.

Fred Glick, a Broker, Real Estate Realist, 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:

• The real problem with buying property together and the phases most people never plan for
• Why LLCs, DIY contracts, and “getting clever” can create legal and financial traps
• How a proper framework can guide planning, structuring, and managing co-ownership
• Why alignment and agreements before pre-approval matter more than you think
• The day-to-day realities that most buyers overlook, from mortgage payments to joint liability
• How blockchain, smart contracts, and secure agreements are changing co-ownership

In this episode with Fred Glick and Matt Holmes

Thinking about buying a home with friends, family, or partners? 

In this episode, Fred Glick of Arrivva sits down with Matt Holmes, co-founder and CEO of CoBuy, to reveal why most co-buying arrangements fail and how to do it right.

They break down the hidden risks of shared ownership, why LLCs and DIY contracts can backfire, and how poor planning can destroy both finances and relationships. Learn how the CoBuy Framework, CoBuy Wizard, and modern ownership tools help buyers align before pre-approval, avoid legal landmines, and plan for the buy, the hold, and the exit.

Don’t buy together without a plan. Watch to see how to co-own smart.

Fred Glick, a Broker, Real Estate Realist, 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 buyers lose leverage in complex markets without realizing it
• How Lake Tahoe’s cross-state rules and neighborhood differences change the buying strategy
• What most buyers misunderstand about price per square foot
• The overlooked factors that can make or break a deal
• Common pre-approval mistakes that quietly knock buyers out of contention
• The approval strategy that can make or break a competitive offer
• How representation choices impact negotiations and outcomes
• Insider tactics buyers use to compete smarter and protect themselves

In this episode with Fred Glick, Natalia Butler and Precious Star Moreno

Buying a home doesn’t have to feel stacked against you.

Fred Glick, along with Arrivva agents Precious Star Moreno and Natalia Butler, reveals what most homebuyers are never told. From navigating Lake Tahoe’s complex cross-state markets and tax traps to exposing the price-per-square-foot myth, this episode breaks down what actually drives value, including views, insurance, risk, and financing power.

Learn why most pre-approvals fail, how fully underwritten approvals help buyers win, and the strategic moves that separate accepted offers from lost deals. If you want to compete smarter, protect yourself, and buy with confidence, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

Fred Glick, a Broker, Real Estate Realist, 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: 

• The single step every buyer should take before even looking at homes
• How fully underwritten pre-approvals reduce risk, shorten closings, and protect against income, cash, and fraud issues
• How to evaluate buyer broker contracts, avoid exclusivity traps, and understand commission structures
• Why open houses benefit agents more than buyers—and how to tour strategically without hurting negotiations
• A clear walkthrough of contracts, timelines, deposits, contingencies, appraisals, and inspections most agents overlook
• First-time buyer strategies that set you up for success without overpaying

In this episode with Fred Glick and Mark Levy

Buying a home starts long before touring houses. 

In this episode of We Fixed Real Estate, Fred Glick is joined by Arrivva real estate agent Mark Levy to break down Home Buying 101. 

They explain the real first step most buyers miss, why standard pre-approvals fall short, how underwritten approvals strengthen offers, and how to evaluate buyer broker contracts, commissions, and flat-fee representation. The conversation also covers smart open house strategies, contract essentials, timelines, inspections agents often overlook, and practical first-time buyer advice to help you buy with confidence and avoid costly mistakes.

Fred Glick, a Broker, Real Estate Realist, 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:

• The common mistake buyers make before ever touring a home
• What a Morgan Hill property reveals about location strategy, lifestyle fit, and pricing
• Why early conversations with an agent can prevent costly surprises
• What most buyers don’t know about fully underwritten mortgage pre-approvals, contracts, and financing 
• How Arrivva’s Nationwide Cashback program and flat-fee maximize buyer savings
• Why waiting for market headlines could be your biggest mistake

In this episode with Fred Glick

Before you start touring homes, there’s a conversation every buyer needs to have.

In this episode, Fred Glick of Arrivva breaks down why skipping preparation leads to costly mistakes, how early agent conversations act as a buyer risk audit, and why financing structure, contracts, and strategy matter more than market headlines. From commuter-friendly value plays to flat-fee lending and cashback programs, this episode shows how prepared buyers gain leverage in any market.

Fred Glick, a Broker, Real Estate Realist, 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 pricing your home too high can quietly hurt your sale
• How Zillow and Redfin algorithms punish bad pricing
• The importance of local, hyper-specific pricing strategies
• Why “winning” offers can fall apart when a home is priced too high
• The hidden risks of deliberate underpricing and how it can backfire
• What lessons auction-style markets abroad might hold for U.S. sellers
• How presentation and marketing can make or break a listing

In this episode with Fred Glick, Jennifer May and Mark Levy

What really happens when a home is priced too high? 

Fred Glick—Broker, Real Estate Realist, and Founder of Arrivva—joins Jennifer May and Mark to unpack the unseen consequences of overpricing, the signals buyers and algorithms respond to, and the critical mistakes that can quietly cost sellers time, leverage, and money. This episode challenges common assumptions about value, visibility, and pricing strategy in today’s real estate market.

Fred Glick, a Broker, Real Estate Realist, 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 buying an occupied property is more complicated than most buyers expect
• What year-end timing can change about your negotiating power
• The critical tax questions buyers miss before making an offer
• How ownership structures like Tenants in Common can quietly derail a deal
• Why certain seller requests can create legal and ethical risks
• What makes duplex and multi-unit purchases especially challenging
• How renovation financing can unlock opportunities others overlook
• Real-world scenarios buyers face with tenants, squatters, and occupancy issues

In this episode with Fred Glick, Precious Star Moreno, Mark Levy and Jennifer May

Thinking about buying an occupied property? Don’t dive in blind. Join Fred Glick with Jennifer May, Precious Star Moreno, and Mark Levy of Arrivva as they unpack the hidden traps and smart moves buyers and investors need to know.

From the exact timeline for 1031 exchanges and capital-gains strategies to a heated TIC breakdown, real tenant/squatter stories, and practical FHA 203K & Fannie Mae renovation loan examples, this episode gives you the playbook for closing smarter before year-end.

Tune in for insider tips, real transaction walk-throughs, and the one warning every buyer should hear before making an offer.