We Fixed Real Estate

Fred Glick

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.

  1. 2 days ago

    Bad Sellers vs. Smart Sellers: What Actually Gets You Top Dollar

    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 marketHow smart sellers approach pricing, preparation, and buyer expectationsHow Arrivva uses inspections, transparency, and appraisals to make listings more competitiveWhy AI is changing how real estate professionals market and sell homesWhat 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.

  2. 7 Sept

    California’s Insurance Crisis Could Kill Your Mortgage Approval

    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 approvalHow the FAIR Plan and rising premiums can change your buying powerWhat LA County’s upcoming cooling rules mean for landlords and rental propertiesHow a low appraisal can increase your loan-to-value ratio and affect financingWhy appraisal errors should be challenged before accepting a low valuationHow 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.

  3. 4 Sept

    The Property Tax Appeal Hack Every California Homeowner Needs to Know

    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 taxesHow Prop 13 and Prop 8 affect property tax assessmentsWhat makes a property assessment too high and when you can appealWhy Zillow estimates alone aren’t enough for a property tax appealWhat comparable sales and evidence counties actually look forHow the property tax appeal process works in CaliforniaHow Overassessed simplifies the research and filing process for homeownersWhy 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. Save $20 on your property tax appeal with Overassessed. Get started here

  4. 26 Aug

    Why Your Mortgage Rate Ignores the Fed (and What to Do About It)

    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 hacksTakeaways from an aggressive 8-offer competition on a San Francisco propertyHow agent communication breakdowns and phantom offers cost buyersWhat 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.

  5. 18 Aug

    New Fannie Mae Condo Reserve Rules Take Effect in 2026

    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 sellersHow the new condo approval process could affect financingWhy some condos are already losing valueThe truth about HOA reserves and the new 15% requirementWhy condo buyers may face higher mortgage costsWhy sellers should get their condo financing approved before listingThe 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.

  6. 17 Aug

    Is That "Multiple Offers" Real? How to Spot FAKE Housing Demand

    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 demandWhy the first open house can reveal important buyer interestWhat Zillow, Redfin, and other online metrics really tell youWhy “multiple offers” and promised offers may not always mean real competitionHow buyer broker fees can affect your competitive offer strategyWhy some buyer motivations can’t be measured by online dataHow 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.

  7. 10 Aug

    How H-1B Layoffs Are Already Moving Home Values

    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 valuesWhy buyers should watch tech industry job cutsThe financial step every serious buyer should complete firstHidden solar panel issues that can derail a home saleSummer market trends and what they mean for buyers and sellersAI, 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.

  8. 31 Jul

    How We Won a Bidding War Without Paying More

    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 moreWhy the details in your contract can make or break your offerThe hidden rebate advantage many buyers don't know aboutWhat the latest disclosure law changes mean for buyersWhy skipping inspections can become an expensive mistakeWhy insurance should be part of your offer strategyHow 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.

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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.