Amanda Hayes, Realtor

03/15/2026

Great statistic! Just got a house under contract last week for a single mother!

The number of single female homeowners in the U.S. hit a record 20 million last year, even as their overall homeownership rate dipped slightly from 52% to 51%, according to First American Financial Corp. The dip isn't a sign of weakening demand, says deputy chief economist Odeta Kushi. "The rate softened not because fewer women owned homes, but because more women formed independent households."

02/10/2026

Browsing for Homes Online? Follow These Shopping Tips
Searching online has become the most common starting point for home buyers today. With just a few clicks, you can look at photos, compare floor plans, and learn about different neighborhoods. While this convenience is a major advantage, browsing online can also feel overwhelming — especially when listings...

Searching online has become the most common starting point for home buyers today. With just a few clicks, you can look at photos, compare floor plans, and learn about different neighborhoods. While this convenience is a major advantage, browsing online can also feel overwhelming — especially...

02/03/2026

How to Look Past Bad Staging
When you're house hunting, first impressions matter — but they can also be misleading. While beautiful staging can help a home shine, poor staging can unfairly turn buyers away from properties that may actually be great fits. Outdated furniture, cluttered rooms, bold paint colors, or unusual décor...

When you're house hunting, first impressions matter — but they can also be misleading. While beautiful staging can help a home shine, poor staging can unfairly turn buyers away from properties that may actually be great fits. Outdated furniture, cluttered rooms, bold paint colors, or unusual...

01/27/2026

What Happens If Interest Rates Change After You Buy?
Interest rates are one of the biggest factors influencing a home purchase. Many buyers watch rate announcements closely and worry about what might happen if they lock in too early. The good news is that with a fixed-rate mortgage, you have the peace of mind that your interest rate won't increase over...

Interest rates are one of the biggest factors influencing a home purchase. Many buyers watch rate announcements closely and worry about what might happen if they lock in too early. The good news is that with a fixed-rate mortgage, you have the peace of mind that your interest rate won't...

01/20/2026

How to Compare Two Homes You Love
Falling in love with more than one home is a good problem to have — but it can also be one of the most stressful parts of the buying process. When two properties both feel "just right," emotions can cloud your judgment. The key is to step back and compare them in a structured, objective way so you...

Falling in love with more than one home is a good problem to have — but it can also be one of the most stressful parts of the buying process. When two properties both feel

01/13/2026

Post-Holiday Finances: How to Reset Your Budget for Home Buying
January is a natural reset point — especially after the financial impact of the holidays. Between gift spending, travel, and year-end bills, many would-be buyers feel a little off track. The good news? A fresh year offers the perfect opportunity to reassess your finances and build a clear, realistic...

January is a natural reset point — especially after the financial impact of the holidays. Between gift spending, travel, and year-end bills, many would-be buyers feel a little off track. The good news? A fresh year offers the perfect opportunity to reassess your finances and build a clear,...

01/06/2026

New Year, New Goals...
Same Grateful Hearts. ❤️

​It’s the first full week of 2026! While we are busy planning for a big year ahead at The Giompalo Group, we want to take a moment to celebrate the past.

​We have had the honor of helping so many of you start new chapters. From first-time homebuyers to families finding their forever homes, Christie and the team have loved being part of your story.

​✨ WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! ✨

If you’ve worked with us, we’d love to take a trip down memory lane today.

📸 Drop a photo of you with your "Sold" sign!

💭 Share a funny or memorable moment you had with Christie or the team.

🏠 Tell us how you are loving your home!

​Thank you for trusting us with your biggest milestones. Let’s see those smiles in the comments! 👇

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Amanda Hayes, Realtor Amber Sansom, Realtor/Salesperson Cailyn Hall, Salesperson/REALTOR Evan Bourdelais Tiffany Hall, Realtor/Salesperson Tony Rigsby, Realtor - Realty Exchange Ellie Lambert Toshia Graves

Christie Giompalo, REALTOR®/Salesperson
Licensed in West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky
Direct: (304) 563-4346
Office: (304) 523-2225
Century 21 Excellence Realty and Realty Exchange
4 Stonecrest Drive
Huntington, WV 25701
Tony DeAnna, Managing Broker (WV and Ohio)
Shane Radcliff, Broker of Record (KY)

01/06/2026

New Year, New Home: How to Set Smart Home-Buying Goals for the Year Ahead
The start of a new year is a natural time to set fresh goals. For many buyers, purchasing a home sits at the top of that list. Whether you're a first-time buyer or planning your next move, January offers a valuable opportunity to slow down, get organized, and approach the home-buying process with clarity...

The start of a new year is a natural time to set fresh goals. For many buyers, purchasing a home sits at the top of that list. Whether you're a first-time buyer or planning your next move, January offers a valuable opportunity to slow down, get organized, and approach the home-buying process...

12/30/2025

Looking Beyond Closets: How to Evaluate a Home's Storage Potential
When touring homes, it's easy to open a closet door, take a glance, and mentally check "storage" off the list. But smart buyers know that a home's true storage potential goes far beyond bedroom closets. Evaluating storage thoughtfully can save you from future frustration, clutter, and costly renovations...

When touring homes, it's easy to open a closet door, take a glance, and mentally check

12/26/2025

At The Giompalo Group, we treat our clients like family because we are a family. We work hard together, we laugh loud together, and today, we rest together. 🎄🎁

​Wishing all our friends, neighbors, and future homeowners a beautiful holiday filled with the people who make a house feel like a home. 🏠❤️

If you see Christie near a "For Sale" sign today, please gently hand her a cookie and point her back toward the fireplace. Today is one of the only days of the year you won't find her showing a house. We finally convinced her that the reindeer have the "showings" covered for the night!🦌

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Christie Giompalo, REALTOR®/Salesperson
Licensed in West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky
Direct: (304) 563-4346
Office: (304) 523-2225
Century 21 Excellence Realty and Realty Exchange
4 Stonecrest Drive
Huntington, WV 25701
Tony DeAnna, Managing Broker (WV and Ohio)
Shane Radcliff, Broker of Record (KY)

12/23/2025

Time-Off Tips: Using Your Holiday Break for Real Estate Decision-Making
For many home buyers, the holiday break brings something rare: time. With fewer work obligations, slower schedules, and extra days off, the end-of-year pause can be an ideal opportunity to make meaningful progress toward buying a home. Rather than putting your plans on hold until January, you can use...

For many home buyers, the holiday break brings something rare: time. With fewer work obligations, slower schedules, and extra days off, the end-of-year pause can be an ideal opportunity to make meaningful progress toward buying a home. Rather than putting your plans on hold until January, you...