We're seasoned professionals who've worked in multiple markets in the USA. Our experience is major market and small town, and in between. You'll find us always available and willing to share our step-by-step approach to the real estate process.

We're a family-owned/women-run company. We have a long-term trusted team that supports us and our clients. Using up-to-date and innovative networks, our team works wonders to rapidly find the best options and ideas, saving your time, money, and energy. Ultimately, we aim to make your dreams come true and help you initiate a brand-new chapter in life. The real estate journey is usually a once-or-twice-a-life activity for many, so it’s easy to feel overwhelmed when entering this unknown ground. Some parts of the process have recently become more accessible through technology, but when every buyer has access to the same resources, it’s tough to stand out in a crowd so the decision is still difficult. That’s why working with a trustworthy real estate professional is a key to your success and we’d love to help you navigate through this complex process.

We've been in business since 1985. Throughout the years, we’ve grown, learned, and become very adept at sales, leasing and management. Our offices are located in the Midwest and Northwest; no matter where, our professionals await your arrival to help you make informed and deliberate decisions. Our team of experts has an undeniable talent for discovering hidden gems and digging a little deeper to find what others might miss.

 

 

 

 What makes us special? 

The brightest minds of the real estate world and our solution-driven attitude distinguish us in the competitiveness on the market. Our service is customer-centered and is paired with  dedication to learning your needs and wants and gathering/interpreting data to bring you real choices and solutions. Led by knowledgeable and experienced innovators, our team serves you with accuracy and refinement, building relationships. 

 

We make sure our residential and business clients are satisfied
from the beginning of the location search to occupancy and beyond. 

You can rely on us. 

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Meet our Team

Jeanmarie Kapp joined The Renaissance Companies in 1990 and serves as the Chief Operating Officer as well as Principal / Managing Broker. She oversees all company operations, providing direct guidance and policy creation for Brokerage, Human Resources, IT, Accounting and Property Management. She also acts as Owner’s Representative for the company’s development projects.  She is active in residential / commercial real estate, on the development/construction side and on the sales/leasing side.

She acts as Project Manager for all development projects, bringing together the design, engineering and construction teams to effectively produce excellent quality on or under budget. As Principal / Managing Broker, she is responsible for all sales/leasing activities in the company. She actively participates as a broker in projects coming online.

Throughout her career, Jeanmarie has been a legislative advocate for the Section 42 Housing Credit and has worked with local and state community groups to further the cause of quality affordable housing. She has served a number of charitable organizations, most notably military charities. She is the founding President of Honor Flight Chicago, a group dedicated to bringing WWII veterans to Washington, DC for a day of honor. She has also served with Freedom Calls and was a founding member of We-Do-Care. 

She lives in Central Oregon and is licensed in Oregon and Illinois.

Suzanna Fierstos is a highly organized, strategic thinking real estate broker. Her creative communications experience and target marketing knowledge provides you with a distinct advantage when buying or selling your home. She has worked extensively with complex contracts and is detailed and thorough, putting you at ease when negotiating. You will immediately notice her commitment to building trusted relationships and serving you during this life changing time. 

Her transition to real estate comes after decades of active involvement in the Central Oregon community and an opportunity born out of a business relationship with real estate developers Nancy Kapp and Jeanmarie Kapp. Paired with the deep knowledge and experience of Renaissance Realty Group, you will be confident in your home buying journey with Suzanna by your side. 

She is an avid supporter and collaborates with several local non-profits such as the St. Charles Foundation and Saving Grace and an active participant in local Business Chambers. During her spare time, she bikes one of the many trails, hikes Smith Rock, runs her huskies in the Canyon, skis Mt. Bachelor or paddle boards and floats the Deschutes with her family and friends. Suzanna believes Central Oregon is extraordinary and she's eager to help others discover and claim this amazing lifestyle.

She has been an active member, volunteer and supporter of numerous organizations including: Bend Huskies, Central Oregon Housing, Hiker Babes of Central Oregon, Little League Assistant Coach, Travel Ball Assistant Coach, Relay for Life, National Teams liaison, ROTC High School Parent volunteer. She is licensed in Oregon.

Renee Halpin brings decades of broker and sales experience to Renaissance. She joined in 2018 to lead Project Coordination and Investor Services. She is very familiar with the  sales cycle and what buyers and sellers need to meet their goals.  

Starting her real estate career at the headquarters of the  National Association of Realtors, Renee has worked as a successful broker in the busy suburban Chicago market before moving to pharmaceutical sales, where she spent several years building substantive relationships with her physician clients.

Wanting to get back to where she feels most at home, Renee is happily once again working with buyers and sellers, managing transactions, researching market data, crafting presentations and supporting our clients with her years of experience. 

Renee lives in suburban Chicago with her family, and is an avid fitness enthusiast and believes strongly in a healthy lifestyle, especially how it translates to better living. With friends and family, she's most happy outdoors and enjoying biking, walking and exploring lakefronts and finding the best restaurants.

Paul Russo is a highly experienced and intuitive master of the sales process. He came on board in January of 2011 with twenty years’ experience in the areas of real estate development, property management, and sales & marketing.  Starting as a building manager, he quickly moved up, working in development before being promoted at the end of 2015 to run the management division as Vice President. 

 Laura Vasquez is an energetic and dedicated Renaissance team member. She joined Renaissance in 2013 and was promoted several times, rising to Executive Assistant by 2016. She has a depth of experience in affordable housing, LIHTC, residential leasing/management. She's added Transaction
Coordinator to her responsibilities as she's now assisting the Oregon sales team.

 A confirmed animal lover, Laura is a supporter of PAWS in Chicago. She especially enjoys reading and family gatherings. She is a Licensed Property Manager in Oregon and a Licensed Leasing Agent in Illinois.