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Life in Northern VirginiaThe Truth Room with Cheryl Spangler Author: Cheryl Spangler
Hosted by Virginia real estate broker and community advocate Cheryl Spangler, this podcast goes beyond listings and lifestyle its about truth, transparency, and what really happens behind the scenes in real estate and community living. Behind the scenes of real estate lies a world most people never see how deals are structured, how agents and lenders really make money, what appraisals, inspections, and disclosures leave out, and how investors quietly profit through partnerships, loopholes, and tax strategy. From the truth about landlord laws to the politics shaping property values, Cheryl takes you inside the deals, the data, and the decisions that define modern real estate so you can protect your investment and see the full picture. If you live in, invest in, or care about Virginia real estate, this show gives you the unfiltered insights every homeowner, buyer, and investor needs to hear. Because life in Northern Virginia isnt just about where you live its about whats really going on behind those doors. Subscribe to Life in Northern Virginia The Truth Room with Cheryl Spangler on all major podcast platforms. hello@cherylspanglerteam.com IG: @cherylspanglerrealestate FB: @liveinoldtown LI: cherylspangler TW: @cherylshowlive Language: en Genres: Education, How To, Places & Travel, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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The Story of BOXABL: Why the Modular Housing Dream Didn’t Scale as Promised
Episode 25
Sunday, 18 January, 2026
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 isFounded 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 looksHow early decisions created long-term constraintsThe difference between building a product and making it livableWhat builders, investors, and real estate professionals should learn before chasing speedIf 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 #CapitalDisciplineConnect with me belowInstagram: @cherylspanglerrealestateOn the web: https://www.cherylspanglerteam.com/podcastSend me an email and say "hi" hello@cherylspanglerteam.comvisit my Youtube: https://www.youtube.com.com/@goodsideofrealestate...ask me why I did this episode
