Life in Northern Virginia

About Life in Northern Virginia

PROJECT NOTES with Cheryl Spangler Real wins. Real failures. Real lessons from the trenches of building real estate businesses and wealth. Most podcasts share polished success stories after the fact. Project Notes is different. This is what's happening RIGHT NOW—the messy parts, the wins, the stuff that bombed, and the uncomfortable truths nobody else talks about. Hosted by Cheryl Spangler, a real estate broker, project manager, and soon-to-be builder who's in the trenches every single week—scouting properties, managing contractors, coordinating renovations, listing homes, building systems, and learning as she goes. What You'll Get: • Real project updates from active deals happening now • Actual strategies and systems that work in today's market • Honest lessons from failures—what went wrong and what to do differently • Behind-the-scenes decision making on properties, renovations, and investor management • No fluff or theory—just practical insights from someone doing the work This is for people who want to see the real process, not just the polished results. New episodes weekly. ~Cheers, Cheryl Connect with me on YT @goodsiderealestate IG @cherylspanglerrealestate FB @liveinoldtown or on my website directly at https://www.cherylspanglerteam.com/podcast

Publisher

Cheryl Spangler

Category

business · business · business

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

20 Dec 2018

Latest episode

10 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

35 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   10 Jul 2026

   Design & Build Your Virginia Home Online: Inside the Configuration Tool I'm Creating

   In this episode of Project Notes, I take you behind the scenes of one of the biggest projects I'm building for ESC Homes—an online configuration tool designed to simplify the home-building process in Virginia. Instead of trying to imagine floor plans from blueprints or making hundreds of decisions after construction begins, buyers will be able to explore home sizes, architectural styles, layouts, options, and upgrades through an interactive online experience before breaking ground. I discuss why today's new-construction process often feels confusing, how technology can make it more transparent, and what I'm learning as I build a system that helps buyers understand not only what they're choosing, but why those choices matter. Whether you're considering building a home, work in real estate, or simply enjoy following the intersection of construction and technology, this episode offers an inside look at the future of home buying—and the challenges of creating a smarter way to build. Project Notes follows the real-world journey of developing homes, businesses, and construction technology from the perspective of a Virginia Class A Builder and real estate broker. Thank you for listening to Project Notes. I'm Cheryl Spangler, Virginia Class A Builder, real estate broker, and founder of ESC Homes. This podcast is where I document the real journey of building homes, building a company, and exploring the ideas, technology, and decisions shaping the future of housing—one project at a time. Until the next project, keep building better. IG @cherylspanglerrealestate (https://www.instagarm.com/cherylspanglerrealestate) IG @eschomesva (https://www.instagram.com/eschomesva) FB @liveinoldtown (https://www.facebook.com/liveinoldtown) FB @lifelovescheryl (https://www.facebook.com/lifelovescheryl) LI @cherylspangler (https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherylspangler) https://www.eschomes.com (https://www.eschomes.com) to build your next primary residence or ADU - we focus on raising the standard for small-footprint living https://www.cherylspanglerteam.com (https://www.cherylspnaglerteam.com) to buy or sell your next home in Northern Virginia

2. 

   18 Jan 2026

   The Story of BOXABL: Why the Modular Housing Dream Didn’t Scale as Promised

   In this episode, Cheryl Spangler breaks down the real story of BOXABL, the viral modular housing company that promised to reinvent homebuilding. **don't forget I don't edit these so you get them raw that's just the way it is Founded in 2017, BOXABL captured massive attention with foldable homes, celebrity buzz, and bold claims about speed and affordability. But behind the marketing was a far more complex challenge involving zoning, transportation, capital discipline, manufacturing realities, and the often-ignored problem of integrating housing into real communities. This episode explores: Why modular housing is harder to scale than it looks How early decisions created long-term constraints The difference between building a product and making it livable What builders, investors, and real estate professionals should learn before chasing speed If you’re interested in housing innovation, modular construction, real estate development, or startup case studies, this episode offers a grounded, practical look at what actually determines success. #RealEstateTruth #HousingInnovation #ModularHousing #BuilderLessons #CapitalDiscipline Connect with me below Instagram: @cherylspanglerrealestate On the web: https://www.cherylspanglerteam.com/podcast Send me an email and say "hi" hello@cherylspanglerteam.com visit my Youtube: https://www.youtube.com.com/@goodsideofrealestate ...ask me why I did this episode

3. 

   6 Jan 2026

   The ADU Loophole That Changes Homeownership Forever (Virginia’s Best-Kept Secret)

   Accessory Dwelling Units aren’t a trend — they’re a structural shift in how housing, wealth, and affordability actually work. In this on-the-road mini Project Notes episode, Cheryl Spangler breaks down what an ADU really is (and what it’s not), why Virginia is aggressively pushing new ADU laws, and how homeowners, renters, lenders, and even the state itself quietly benefit. You’ll learn: Why an ADU is legally one unit — and why that definition matters How homeowners can add cash flow without selling or moving Why ADUs solve aging-parent housing without sacrificing independence How renters get private, affordable, single-family living again The real reason the state wants homeowners building housing for them Why Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac financing in 2026 changes everything The surprising size limits that make ADUs real homes, not “tiny houses” This episode connects the dots most people miss — and explains why ADUs may be the most powerful real-estate flex of the next decade. If this episode sparked a question, a new idea, or a different way of thinking about your property, I’d love to hear it. This conversation is just getting started. — Cheryl Spangler IG: @cherylspanglerrealestate

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5.0 / 5

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Podcast Authority Score: 24 / 100

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