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Life in Northern Virginia

Life in Northern Virginia

By: Cheryl Spangler
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Life in Northern Virginia is more than a podcast about real estate—it’s a real, unfiltered look at what it means to live, work, grow, and find your place in one of the most ambitious regions in the country. Hosted by Cheryl Spangler, a Northern Virginia entrepreneur, real estate broker, builder, and relentless problem-solver, this show dives into the everyday experiences that shape people’s lives here: the struggles, the wins, the transitions, the courage it takes to build something new, and the mindset required to rise above the noise. Each episode explores a different angle of living in Northern Virginia—whether it’s navigating the housing market, managing relationships in a high-pressure region, discovering local places to explore, facing personal roadblocks, reinventing yourself, or learning how to build a life that actually feels like yours. From real estate and business to mindset, motivation, lifestyle, and the realities of being human in a fast-moving area, Life in Northern Virginia brings truth, depth, and practical insight for anyone trying to make life work here. If you want real conversations about growth, courage, community, and the honest day-to-day of living in Northern Virginia, this podcast is your place. 🎧 Subscribe to Life in Northern Virginia with Cheryl Spangler or visit me and say hello 📧 hello@cherylspanglerteam.com 📸 IG: @cherylspanglerrealestate 📘 FB: @liveinoldtown 💼 LI: cherylspangler 🐦 TW: @cherylshowliveAll rights reserved Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
Episodes
  • The “You Can’t Do That” Lie That Kills Your Potential
    Nov 26 2025

    This Thanksgiving episode marks a turning point for Life in Northern Virginia. Cheryl shares the real story behind her evolution from real estate agent to builder, problem solver, and entrepreneur who refuses to accept limitations—especially the ones other people try to place on her.

    If you’ve ever been told you can’t do that, if you’ve ever doubted your own abilities, or if you’re an entrepreneur surrounded by people who don’t see your potential, this episode will hit home. Cheryl breaks down the mindset shift that changed her life, the unexpected moment that launched her renovation and investing career, and why cutting out the “you can’t” voices might be the only way you grow.

    This episode is motivation, truth-telling, and a wake-up call to anyone who knows they’re meant for more but hasn’t dared to pursue it yet.

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    19 mins
  • Uncover Hidden Land Deals: Developer Secrets Revealed (Nov 2025)
    Nov 4 2025

    Most people drive past acres of “nothing” every day — developers see opportunity.

    In this episode, Cheryl Spangler, real estate broker and land development expert, reveals how top developers secretly identify prime land before it ever hits the market. From decoding zoning maps to understanding growth corridors and reading between the lines of county planning meetings, Cheryl exposes the insider playbook that separates the pros from the dreamers.

    You’ll learn:

    • Why the “perfect” lot might actually be a trap.
    • How to find hidden parcels near future growth zones.
    • The data tools and government resources developers use every week.
    • How to tap into the local “whisper network” and uncover off-market land opportunities.
    • A step-by-step checklist to evaluate any piece of land like a developer.


    Cheryl makes it funny, relatable, and 100% practical — whether you’re a new investor, an agent ready to level up, or someone dreaming about buying land and building your future.

    Tune in, take notes, and start seeing land the way developers do.

    Connect with Cheryl:

    🌐 www.cherylspanglerteam.com

    📸 Instagram: @cherylspanglerrealestate

    📘 Facebook: Cheryl Spangler Real Estate

    🎥 YouTube: Good Side of Real Estate

    🎙 Podcasts: Life in Northern Virginia: The Truth Room

    🐦 Twitter/X: @cherylshowlive


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    27 mins
  • When the Watchdogs Fail: A Warning for Homebuyers in HOA Communities
    Nov 1 2025

    In this eye-opening episode, Cheryl Spangler exposes the shocking truth behind one Virginia homeowner association that failed to protect its own community. What started as a simple townhome purchase turned into a discovery of animal cruelty, sewage backup, and dangerous living conditions—while the HOA focused instead on enforcing exterior paint colors.

    Cheryl dives deep into how HOAs are supposed to operate under Virginia law, where they often go wrong, and what every homeowner or buyer should do before trusting an association to safeguard their investment. This isn’t just a story about one property—it’s a warning for anyone living under the watch of an HOA.

    If you’ve ever wondered who’s really protecting your neighborhood, this episode will make you think twice.

    Connect with Cheryl:

    📧 hello@cherylspanglerteam.com

    📸 Instagram: @cherylspanglerrealestate

    📘 Facebook: @liveinoldtown

    💼 LinkedIn: cherylspangler

    🐦 Twitter/X: @cherylshowlive

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    8 mins
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