Our
Team
Paul Hegedus
Originally hailing from Southwestern Michigan, I have lived on the East Coast, the West Coast, and now find myself back on the Mid-Coast.
I come from a lengthy financial background which includes: Mortgage and Equity lending, Financial and Retirement Planning, and Wealth and Asset Management. I am an avid baker, yoga practitioner, and woodworker / refinisher, when I’m not working on multiple projects around the house.
Kati Harrison
I was born and raised in the metro Detroit area to parents who ingrained in me the value of hard work.
As you read my life story & get to know me, you’ll see that hard work is honestly all I know. When I was two years old, my parents separated. That’s when I started shuffling back and forth between both homes with my favorite stuffed animal and a packed duffle bag. Looking back now, I know that is where I learned the difference between a house and a home.
I never knew what I wanted to be when I grew up, but I always gravitated towards jobs that included serving and helping people. I started working as a waitress to put myself through college where I successfully got a degree in Biology. Life happened, and I pivoted to pursue a career in the mortgage industry.
Let me tell you, I absolutely crushed it. I loved the game, my people, and my clients. The hustle & the rollercoaster of sales was a thrill for me, and getting people the best and sustainable home loans for them and their families was satisfying. Unfortunately I reached a point where working 60+ hours a week to always be under so much pressure wasn’t sustainable. I knew I needed to follow my passion to help people (& animals!). I tried different types of work trying to fulfill that, but it didn’t quite click until I chose real estate. For me, real estate is more than just selling a house, or making all these social media posts. It’s about helping people accomplish things they never thought they could have. It’s about working closely with an individual / couple / or family to find a house where they can build a home. A place where even a little kid being shuffled around on the weekends with their favorite stuffed animal and duffle bag can feel at home. I am always trying to learn from whatever life throws at me. And I’ve learned that I want to help empower people to make choices with confidence that move them forward.
McKayla Kelly
I am a Northern Michigan Native I moved to Metro Detroit about 11 years ago.
I come from a family of builders and have always had a love for real-estate, Selling/tc felt like a natural transition from growing up on job sites. I am a mom of two active and fun boys ages 10 and 11. They keep me busy with Hockey, dance and growing up. We love to spend time outside camping and fishing; I love to golf and play softball and I always try to sneak back up north for some swimming and quality time with my family.
Alyssa Alvarez
As the Marketing Director and Admin Support at Higher Living Real Estate, I play a multifaceted role when it comes to content, events, and of course, marketing.
With a passion for creativity and organization, I lead our initiatives and back-end systems, ensuring our brand stands out in the competitive real estate market while maintaining authenticity.
My love for real estate stems from my personal journey of living alone for the first time in adulthood in a cozy apartment in Southwest Detroit. This experience has been nothing short of transformative, as it has allowed me to embrace independence and self-discovery in a city filled with rich culture and history. Living alone has been integral to my growth as a person, teaching me the value of finding the perfect place to call home and creating a sanctuary where I can thrive personally and professionally.
Beyond my professional role, I spend my free time at the gym, indulging in self-care, DJing, singing, doing bridal makeup, festivaling, or enjoying nature! I wear a lot of hats and love every moment of it!