EPISODE TITLE: From First Showing to “I Do” | First-Time Home Buyers, Real Estate Drama & Wedding Planning
EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this episode of The Houses & Spouses Podcast, Ryan Hamilton sits down with engaged couple Katy Barber and Kurt Miller to talk about buying their first home together while planning a wedding.
Katy and Kurt both work at Mariposa Elementary (shout-out to the Challengers!) and recently survived a first-time home buying experience that included a major curveball: a seller whose adult children did not want the home sold and made the transaction far more complicated than expected.
They share what it was like navigating finances, inspections, delays, and emotional stress — all while planning a February wedding. Along the way, they talk about lessons learned, advice for other first-time buyers, and how owning a home has already started to shape their future together.
The episode wraps up with a dad-joke showdown you won’t want to miss.
Whether you’re a first-time buyer, engaged couple, educator, or just someone who enjoys real stories about homes and relationships, this episode is for you.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:
• How Katy and Kurt met working at an elementary school
• The proposal story and wedding timeline
• Deciding to buy a home before getting married• First-time buyer fears and financial realities
• When the deal almost fell apart — and why• Inspection stress and contract lessons
• Why patience matters in real estate
• How the right agent can make all the difference
• Wedding planning vs. home buying stress
• Dad joke battle to close the show
GUESTS:
Katy Barber – 4th Grade Teacher, Mariposa Elementary
Kurt Miller – School Counselor, Mariposa Elementary
HOST:
Ryan Hamilton
Realtor, Good Oak Real Estate
Wedding Officiant, The I Do Guru
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MUSIC CREDIT:
Theme music by Joey Gutos
Website: https://www.joeygutos.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/joey_gutos/
PRODUCTION:
Produced by Shontel Stanford
IG: https://www.instagram.com/inspiringbeautykeepsakes/
THE I DO GURU:
Wedding Officiant Services by Ryan Hamilton
Website: https://www.idoguru.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/idogururyan
GANNON HAMILTON REAL ESTATE:
Arizona Real Estate — Buying, Selling, & Community
Website: https://www.gannonhamilton.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/gannonhamiltonazre/
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