Episode 26

full
Published on:

10th 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

IG @eschomesva

FB @liveinoldtown

FB @lifelovescheryl

LI @cherylspangler

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 to buy or sell your next home in Northern Virginia

All Episodes Previous Episode

Support PROJECT NOTES

A huge thank you to our supporters, it means a lot that you support our podcast.

If you like the podcast and want to support it, too, you can leave us a tip using the button below. We really appreciate it and it only takes a moment!
Support PROJECT NOTES
A
We haven’t had any Tips yet :( Maybe you could be the first!

Listen for free

Show artwork for PROJECT NOTES

About the Podcast

PROJECT NOTES
Protect Your Time. Preserve Your Capital.
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
Support This Show

About your host

Profile picture for Cheryl Spangler

Cheryl Spangler

Weekly real estate lifestyle blog and podcast focused on people, places, events and hidden treasures within Northern Virginia. Find our things you never knew existed about the community you live and work. Engage with people that could change your life. Save money, invest in yourself and find opportunities in our content. No topic off limits!