Paradise Properties USA, downtown Alden

Northern Michigan,
dock to downtown.

Waterfront, cottages, acreage, horse and golf properties, and in-town homes across the Chain of Lakes, Elk Rapids, Bellaire and Traverse City. A small team that has been here for over 25 years.

Torch Lake's turquoise shallows meeting blue water and a wooded shoreline
A little perspective from the water.

Sunrise side
or sunset side?

Torch Lake
Northern Michigan
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Every buyer up here asks it first.
We'll show you both sides.

Alden, Michigan. Your place on the lake starts here.
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A place to start looking

On the market
around the lake.

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Then find a place that feels like you.

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From the dock to downtown

What we sell,
and where.

Waterfront, cottages and vacant land through the Chain of Lakes region, plus golf course communities and homes in Alden, Elk Rapids, Bellaire, Traverse City and beyond.

  • Waterfront homes
  • Cottages
  • Golf & ski properties
  • Vacant acreage
  • Horse properties
  • View properties
  • In-town & country homes
Chain of LakesAldenElk RapidsBellaireTraverse City & beyond
Kaitlyn Barry, Principal Broker and Owner of Paradise Properties USA
Your first call, from wherever you are.

Meet your local broker

Kaitlyn Barry

Principal Broker and Owner

10 years as a licensed agent, 4 as a broker.

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“helping buyers is especially rewarding for me.”

A few words from buyers

From the buyer's
side of the table.

Meet your broker
“I worked with Kaitlyn to find my Northern Michigan home, and she’ll be my first call for every Torch Lake or Bellaire deal.”

“She knows the difference between a home that photographs well and one that books well, helping you see not just what you’re buying, but what it can become.”
Kathy SBuyer review
“Kaitlyn was an excellent agent - so much so that we came back and worked with her a second time. She's professional, knowledgeable, communicates, and most importantly, moves quickly to get things done.”
Brandon PBuyer review
“She even advised us against purchasing a property that wasn't the right fit for our growing family.”
Jake SBuyer review

Buying from afar? Ask Kaitlyn about FaceTime tours and detailed videos.

Aerial view of the wooded Torch Lake shoreline, homes and docks

For the next chapter

Thinking of selling?

Start with a detailed market analysis using comparable sold listings and local market trends to help determine an accurate and competitive asking price.

Ask for a market analysis
Four members of the Paradise Properties USA team standing together outdoors
Our small but experienced team, here in Northern Michigan.

Local people, local knowledge

Over 50 years of combined local real estate experience.

Kaitlyn Barry
Principal Broker and Owner
Gary Scheitler
Founder/Associate Broker28+ Years in Real EstateYearly Multi-Million Dollar Top Producer
Laurie Olson
Realtor®/ConsultantLicensed Assistant to Gary Scheitler
Jamie Snook
Realtor®Raised in Northern Michigan, rooted in Antrim County
Linda Wayne
Realtor®Alden home for 50+ years, 20 years in real estate
Heather Beem
GRI, Realtor®The Beem Team
Kristin Beem-Lutz
Realtor®The Beem Team

Before, during and after the keys

Your one-stop shop
for life up here.

Come find us in downtown Alden

Let's talk about
your next place up here.

THE OFFICE

9047 Helena Road
PO Box 398
Alden, MI 49612
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