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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Is San Francisco really in a comeback?
In this episode, Fred Glick of Arrivva and SF agent Precious Star Moreno break down what’s actually happening in the San Francisco real estate market. From rising rents and real bidding wars to the revival of Market Street, Union Square, and key neighborhoods, get the real data behind the headlines. Learn when it can be a strategic time to buy, how schools impact your home search, and what’s driving the city’s new demand wave.
Perfect for serious buyers, renters, and anyone watching San Francisco’s housing rebound.
Want an edge during the holiday housing slowdown?
Fred Glick and Jennifer May of Arrivva reveal how buyers and sellers can turn the holiday market lull to their advantage. Learn how to spot hidden home issues after rain, navigate the quiet market from Thanksgiving to the Super Bowl, uncover off-market opportunities, secure wildfire insurance, avoid dual-agency pitfalls, and use AI to analyze disclosures and inspections. Don’t miss insider strategies to close faster and get the best deals this holiday season!
What are buyers getting wrong about Southern California real estate?
Fred Glick, Jennifer May, and Mark Levy of Arrivva break down the biggest misconceptions—from 50-year mortgage myths to insurance roadblocks, school district realities, and what’s really driving demand in hot markets like Irvine, Santa Monica, Arcadia, and Encinitas.
Get insider tips on beating buyer competition, avoiding relocation mistakes, and spotting undervalued homes and ADU opportunities. Essential viewing for anyone buying or investing in SoCal.
California’s home insurance crisis is hitting homeowners hard, but what’s really going on behind the scenes?
In this episode of We Fixed Real Estate, Fred Glick of Arrivva sits down with Michael Chien, co-founder and CEO of Rhino, to expose the truth about rising premiums, non-renewals, and why more homeowners are being pushed onto the FAIR Plan. Learn how AI and risk data are reshaping coverage, what the FAIR Plan actually covers (and doesn’t), and the smart moves you can make to stay protected. Don’t miss this insider look at the future of California home insurance and what every buyer needs to know before it’s too late.
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