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. 3D AGO

    How to Become a Cash Buyer, Beat Bidding Wars, and Avoid the Shared Equity Trap Featuring Flyhomes

    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: What a bridge loan (swing loan) is and how cross-collateralization works in plain languageFlyhomes' buy-before-sell program explained with real numbers: cost, process, and timelineHow buyers become cash-like purchasers and close in 10 days with no contingenciesWhy a Fly Homes cash-like offer is structurally stronger for the seller than a conventional cash buyerThe Fannie Mae guaranteed backup contract and how it removes DTI barriers for move-up buyersWhy selling your home empty almost always produces a better offer, and how to make that happen nowWarning: how shared equity investment companies structure their contracts so the effective rate exceeds 20%How Apple's Culver City campus is driving demand across the Los Angeles Westside from Culver City to WestchesterThe markets where buyers need a fully underwritten pre-approval just to be competitive In this episode with Fred Glick and Chris Quin How do you compete with cash buyers without being one? In this episode of We Fixed Real Estate, Fred Glick of Arrivva and Chris Quin of Flyhomes break down the buy-before-you-sell strategy, 10-day closings, and the financing tools that give you a serious edge in competitive markets like San Francisco. From hidden costs to bidding war realities, plus a warning on risky shared equity deals, this episode reveals what most agents won’t tell you.  Watch now before you make your next move.

    34 min
  2. MAR 27

    Everything Nobody Tells You Before Buying a House (The Real Closing Checklist)

    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 insteadThe 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 mistakesWhy closing timelines vary dramatically depending on where you buyThe key differences between wet and dry closings and how they impact your dealWhat some agents aren’t telling you about escrow and title costsWhat 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.

    22 min
  3. MAR 12

    Mortgage System Problems Today and the Travel Nurse Housing Market Featuring Reliable Residence

    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 opportunitiesThe truth behind credit scores and hard inquiries that lenders don’t often revealHow “Doctor Loans” are changing the game for medical professionals in hot marketsWhy midterm rentals are changing the game for homeowners and healthcare tenants alikeInsider insights on non-QM loans for self-employed, commission-heavy, and complex-income borrowersWhat 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.

    30 min
  4. FEB 25

    Can Crypto Get You Approved for a Mortgage?

    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 purchaseThe Fannie Mae 120% rule and why it matters for crypto ownersBorrowing against crypto—what lenders really look forA unique first-lien HELOC that could replace a traditional 30-year fixed-rate loanHow inspection timing can create leverage for buyers and sellersDisclosure rules that could impact negotiations and legal riskHidden costs and conflicts in escrow most buyers don’t seeStrategies 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.

    30 min
  5. FEB 11

    The Bay Area Housing Market Is Getting Crazy Again

    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 buyersHow early spring bidding wars are shaping prices and offers across multiple regionsThe critical steps buyers must take to prepare before even making an offerWhy standard pre-approvals can cost you your dream home in competitive marketsInsider strategies for navigating open houses, avoiding mistakes, and working with buyer brokersHow interim financing can help you close faster and win dealsWhy 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.

    23 min
  6. JAN 30

    What Buyers Miss When Co-Owning a Home — Insights From CoBuy CEO, Matt Holmes

    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 forWhy LLCs, DIY contracts, and “getting clever” can create legal and financial trapsHow a proper framework can guide planning, structuring, and managing co-ownershipWhy alignment and agreements before pre-approval matter more than you thinkThe day-to-day realities that most buyers overlook, from mortgage payments to joint liabilityHow 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.

    49 min
  7. JAN 23

    How Smart Homebuyers Take Control: Lessons from the Tahoe 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 buyers lose leverage in complex markets without realizing itHow Lake Tahoe’s cross-state rules and neighborhood differences change the buying strategyWhat most buyers misunderstand about price per square footThe overlooked factors that can make or break a dealCommon pre-approval mistakes that quietly knock buyers out of contentionThe approval strategy that can make or break a competitive offerHow representation choices impact negotiations and outcomesInsider 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.

    45 min
  8. JAN 13

    The Real First Step to Buying a Home (It’s Not Finding a House)

    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 homesHow fully underwritten pre-approvals reduce risk, shorten closings, and protect against income, cash, and fraud issuesHow to evaluate buyer broker contracts, avoid exclusivity traps, and understand commission structuresWhy open houses benefit agents more than buyers—and how to tour strategically without hurting negotiationsA clear walkthrough of contracts, timelines, deposits, contingencies, appraisals, and inspections most agents overlookFirst-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.

    35 min

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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.