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Michele Paape, Realtor Luxury Hawaii Living

KW Big Island | Keller Williams Luxury Hawaii living can be a different speed of lifestyle for many.

Michele is an “earned in” Keller Williams Luxury Agent and was cited in WSJ Real Trends as one of America’s Best Real Estate Professionals in Hawaii for her 2020 sales volume production. She is currently in the top 10 percent of Big Island of Hawaii Realtors specializing on the Kohala Coast. Setting the standard for exceptional client experience, Michele Paape offers a concierge-level of service for her clients most important investments. To Michele luxury is so much more than a price point...it is the freedom of choice, of lifestyle and the ability to have daily peace of mind. What sets Michele apart as a luxury agent is that beyond just the purchase of a home, Michele creates true harmony in her clients’ transition from their faster paced, urban lifestyle to the uniquely slower paced way of Hawaii living. Michele discovered her passion for music at an early age, which ultimately led her to studying piano, voice, musical theater and opera. Post music graduate school, Michele moved to NYC to continue pursuing opera on a larger stage. What began as a fearless move to follow her passion and make a career in the big city turned into her staying in NYC for 18 years. With Michele transitioning to find her own piece of paradise along Hawaii’s Kohala Coast, she's best equipped to help her clients do the same. For a decade now, Michele has been known for representing exclusive properties along the Big Island’s Kohala Coast, as her high-profile clientele includes celebrity entertainers and athletes. She prides herself in honesty, integrity and communication. Noted by her clients for her impeccable attention to detail, Michele brings the best of her strong work ethic, in-depth real estate knowledge and keen negotiation skills to the table in every transaction.

October is a beautiful time to buy on the Big Island. After the summer rush, the pace slows, and the whole island feels ...
10/16/2026

October is a beautiful time to buy on the Big Island. After the summer rush, the pace slows, and the whole island feels like it's exhaling.

That gives you room to tour Mauna Kea and Mauna Lani on your own schedule. Ask about fee simple versus leasehold, and take time to feel the difference between the two resorts before you decide.

Sellers who list in the fall are often ready to move, which works in your favor as a prepared buyer. Start your search this month, and you could be settled into your Kohala Coast home by the holidays.

Planning a fall trip to the Big Island? Give me a call.

Michele Paape | Luxury Hawaii Living
📱 (808) 756-7523
KW Big Island | Keller Williams Luxury

10/14/2026

For many of my clients, a home on the Kohala Coast isn't a departure from their life; it is an extension of it. One season here, one season there, each place holding its own rhythm and its own memories.

I love helping clients think through what that balance actually looks like, from which months feel right on island to how a second home fits into the life you have already built.

Curious what your seasons could look like? Send me a message and let's start planning.

Michele Paape | Luxury Hawaii Living
📱 (808) 756-7523
KW Big Island | Keller Williams Luxury

These are some of my favorite places on the Big Island. 🌴Near Mauna Lani, a short trail from Holoholokai Beach Park lead...
10/13/2026

These are some of my favorite places on the Big Island. 🌴

Near Mauna Lani, a short trail from Holoholokai Beach Park leads to the Puʻako Petroglyph Preserve, home to thousands of ancient carvings. South of Hapuna, Waialea Bay offers calm water and some of my favorite snorkeling on the coast.

Above Kawaihae, Puʻukoholā Heiau overlooks the coastline, a temple built by Kamehameha I. At Kiholo Bay, sea turtles rest in turquoise water. And Makalawena Beach rewards a walk across old lava with soft white sand.

For me, these are weekends and Sunday walks.

Picturing a home near these spots? Send me a message, and I'll show you the neighborhoods closest to the places you love.

Michele Paape | Luxury Hawaii Living
📱 (808) 756-7523
KW Big Island | Keller Williams Luxury

After decades singing opera in Minneapolis and New York, I moved to the Kohala Coast and found a new rhythm.I can walk t...
10/12/2026

After decades singing opera in Minneapolis and New York, I moved to the Kohala Coast and found a new rhythm.

I can walk the black sand at Punalu’u one weekend and the white sand at Kauna’oa Bay the next.

Here, we call it kuleana: a privilege and a responsibility. That's how I approach every home search. You set the pace, and I give you honest answers.

Many of my clients already own property off-island. As your REALTOR®, I help you understand what makes Hawaii unique, from lava zones to resort living at Mauna Kea and Mauna Lani.

Visiting the Kohala Coast soon? Send me a message, and I'll put together a short list of homes worth seeing while you're here.

Michele Paape | Luxury Hawaii Living
📱 (808) 756-7523
KW Big Island | Keller Williams Luxury

Ironman race day is this Saturday, October 10, and Kona is ready to cheer! 🏊‍♀️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♀️For the first time since 2019, th...
10/09/2026

Ironman race day is this Saturday, October 10, and Kona is ready to cheer! 🏊‍♀️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♀️

For the first time since 2019, the pro men's and women's races are on the same day, right here on our island. Close to 3,000 athletes start in Kailua Bay, ride the Queen K up to Hawi, and run home to the finish on Aliʻi Drive.

Here’s how I’m planning my Saturday drive:
📍 Kohala Mountain Road (Hwy 250) from Waimea gets you to Hawi
📍 Waikoloa Road, Māmalahoa Hwy and Ane Keohokalole Hwy connect the resorts, the airport and Kona
📍 An early start and parking outside town make the seawall an easy walk

If you’re staying at Mauna Lani or Mauna Kea this weekend, give yourself extra time to get to Kona. It’s worth it. The energy along Aliʻi Drive at the finish line is one of the favorite nights of the year.

Send me a message, and I’ll share links to all three official race-day traffic maps so you have them handy Saturday morning.

Michele Paape | Luxury Hawaii Living
📱 (808) 756-7523
KW Big Island | Keller Williams Luxury

10/08/2026

The Big Island has a side I love sharing with my clients. 🌋

Some mornings that means the lookout at Pololū Valley, less than an hour north of Mauna Lani. Other days it's the cool mist at ʻAkaka Falls on the Hāmākua Coast.

Drives like these are what made me fall in love with living here. When you visit, I'm happy to fit a few into our time together so you can picture everyday life beyond the resort.

Heading to the Kohala Coast soon? Send me a message, and I'll suggest a few favorite spots near the homes you're considering.

Michele Paape | Luxury Hawaii Living
📱 (808) 756-7523
KW Big Island | Keller Williams Luxury

After the weather we have seen this season, here is what I now walk every buyer through before they fall in love with a ...
09/30/2026

After the weather we have seen this season, here is what I now walk every buyer through before they fall in love with a view. 🌴

Elevation and how the land sheds water matter as much as the view itself on this island. Construction quality and orientation for trade winds and sun are what separate a home that endures from one that only photographs well.

Water source is worth understanding early too. County water and catchment mean very different things for daily life and long term peace of mind.

Resilience and coverage realities deserve the same early attention, with the right advisors at your side. The reassuring truth is that the best built Kohala Coast homes are designed for exactly this place, and knowing what to look for is how you buy with real confidence.

I help you see what a listing photo cannot. Send me a message before you make an offer.

Michele Paape | Luxury Hawaii Living
📱 (808) 756-7523
KW Big Island | Keller Williams Luxury

09/29/2026

My best advice before you start the mortgage process. 🌴

A mainland lender can miss the details that make Hawaii unique, such as lava zones, leasehold versus fee simple, condo insurance requirements, and more. Once you have fallen in love with a property, that is the last place you want a surprise to show up.

I keep a list of Hawaii based lenders who know these islands inside and out. Send me a message and I will point you in the right direction.

Michele Paape | Luxury Hawaii Living
📱 (808) 756-7523
KW Big Island | Keller Williams Luxury

Aloha, Hawaiʻi Island ʻohana. 🌺A Hurricane Watch is in effect for the Big Island as Tropical Storm Nolo moves west, sout...
09/25/2026

Aloha, Hawaiʻi Island ʻohana. 🌺

A Hurricane Watch is in effect for the Big Island as Tropical Storm Nolo moves west, south of South Point. Public shelters are now open in South Kona, Kaʻū, and Puna. Swipe through for locations, what to bring, and current closures.

A few quick reminders:
✔️ Pack essentials for your family and pets
✔️ Charge your phones and gather flashlights
✔️ Check in on your neighbors, especially our kūpuna

For the latest updates, call Hawaii County Civil Defense at 808-935-0031 or visit the County of Hawaii Hazard Impact Map.

If you own a home here and live off-island, message me. I am happy to help you connect with trusted local resources.

Please stay safe. Mahalo for taking care of one another. 🤙

Michele Paape | Luxury Hawaii Living
📱 (808) 756-7523
KW Big Island | Keller Williams Luxury

We spend years building a life. The island is where we finally live it.So many of my clients spend decades working dilig...
09/24/2026

We spend years building a life. The island is where we finally live it.

So many of my clients spend decades working diligently, building careers, raising families, checking boxes. Then they get here and something shifts. The Kohala Coast has a way of reminding you why you worked so hard in the first place.

Ready to start living it? Send me a message.

Michele Paape | Luxury Hawaii Living
📱 (808) 756-7523
KW Big Island | Keller Williams Luxury

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73-5619 Kauhola Street, Suite 208
Kailua-Kona, HI
96740

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