For homebuyers seeking a more personal experience, Curtis Homes takes a collaborative and transparent approach to custom building. With eight years of experience in Bend and a newly relocated headquarters in the city, the company has established a strong presence in Central Oregon. Founder and CEO Cameron Curtis believes the building process should be as rewarding as the finished home. “We walk with clients through every step, from design and budgeting to schedules and finishes,” he said. “It should be a fun and meaningful experience.”
This summer, the company is showcasing five distinct residences in the sought-after Discovery West neighborhood. These homes, from move-in ready to fully customized, reflect a variety of architectural styles, including prairie, modern Tudor and mid-century modern. One of the homes, a Scandinavian-inspired one, will be featured on the Central Oregon Builders Association’s 2025 Tour of Homes. A member of the Discovery West Builders Guild, Curtis Homes’ portfolio is as diverse as the buyers it serves.
Cameron Curtis Describes His Journey into Home Building
Tell us about your work in Discovery West
We’re wrapping up five one-of-a-kind custom homes in Discovery West, all of which will be available for sale this summer. We’ve really leaned into this community because of how well it’s designed: walkable, connected, family-friendly and amenity-rich. It’s a great match for our buyers. The homes range in style and layout, but all offer strong architecture, livability and quality finishes.
What types of homes does Curtis Homes offer, and how do you tailor them to meet your clients’ lifestyles?
We focus on three types: move-in-ready spec homes, presold semicustom homes where buyers can still make selections and full custom homes. This summer’s lineup includes all three. They’re loaded with architectural detail and reflect an understanding of how people actually live. We take the time to learn about our clients’ lifestyles and then design homes that cater to their needs.
Can you highlight a few of the homes?
This summer, Curtis Homes’ lineup features a modern Scandinavian home showcased on the COBA Tour of Homes, a prairie-style home with floor-to-ceiling windows and a floating steel staircase, and a single-story Scandinavian design with two primary suites and vaulted ceilings. There’s also a modern Tudor with dramatic rooflines and an atrium-style dining space, and a single-level mid-century modern home. All are crafted with thoughtful layouts, indoor-outdoor living features and architectural details that reflect Curtis Homes’ commitment to quality and value.
We understand that Curtis Homes is part of the Discovery West Builders Guild. How does that work?
Discovery West developers hold builders to high standards consistent with their vision of a neighborhood with tree-lined streets, architectural diversity and quality craftsmanship. To achieve that goal, they formed a Discovery West Builders Guild based on the success of a similar concept in NorthWest Crossing. Curtis Homes applied and was accepted into the guild after a rigorous review and assessment. Guild members enter a lottery for each phase of development, giving them the right to purchase homesites and build either spec or custom dwellings. Builders can sell directly to a buyer or use their own realtors for marketing a property.
How did you get started in homebuilding?
I learned the trade working alongside my grandfather. That early experience taught me not just how to build, but how to care about the people you’re building for. The idea that a home can offer safety, stability and hope took root in those early years.
What inspired you to turn that into a business?
During my first year at Corban University [a Christian college in Salem], Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans. I went there to help with recovery and ended up gutting and rebuilding homes, making 14 trips over the course of two years. It was incredibly humbling. That’s when I realized this work is about more than construction—it’s about helping people move forward. Out of that experience, I got my contractor’s license and started Curtis Construction & Remodeling in 2008, not the best time to start a business as the economy was crashing. In 2009, we changed the name to Curtis Homes and by 2012 had built our first home. We created Legacy Development as part of Curtis Homes to focus on project management. We built homes in The Dalles, White Salmon and Hood River before coming to Central Oregon. The move to Bend has been a wild ride, but also exciting.
Curtis Homes
2738 NW Potts Ct. Suite 120, Bend
