About Us
Our Story
📍 Bend, Oregon
“We strive to bring you the same joy we've experienced throughout years of investing in our homes"
The Story
How it all Began
Our first house in Bend, Oregon was a 90’s builder-grade home, and Derrick took on the bulk of renovating it himself, from demo to installing new flooring, painting and carpentry to a major kitchen remodel — and much more! We’re still working on it as we write this, and it’ll be a work in progress for several years as we continue to upgrade one room at a time.
Clouz Houz was founded on our love of residential real estate, and on the desire to bring years of personal experience with our own home projects to clients and potential buyers. We invested in our first Bend investment project in 2021. It sold three days on market over asking price. There were bumps in the road for sure (delays, supply chain issues, pandemic, etc.), as there usually are with any project, but we learned from it all and kept on trucking. That’s how we roll!
Follow along with us on this crazy journey of triumphs, errors, laughs, headaches, tears and lots and lots of fun on the way as we lovingly tackle one project at a time. We would love to work with you!
Owner & General Contractor
About Derrick
As a graduate of Linfield College, Derrick spent the first 25 years of his career in the financial advisory industry. After helping hundreds of clients manage their investments, he decided he needed a change and a fresh perspective on his life priorities. He chose to take a huge leap of faith and move to Bend with his family, where he furthered his passion for using his technical skills as a carpenter and entrepreneur. He is now a licensed and bonded General Contractor, along with a Residential Real Estate Agent.
Owner & Principal Designer
About Allison
Allison graduated from the University of Oregon and spent years as an Executive Assistant at Nike. After several years as a stay-at-home mom, she decided to open her own design studio, Allison Clouser Interiors, in 2018. When she and Derrick moved to Bend, she co-founded Design Bar and was a Principal Designer from 2019-2022. Interior design is her passion, and she has an acute ability to understand each client's specific style. The result: a home that is not only inviting and approachable, but most importantly, feels like home.
Design Assistant
About Kaylei
Kaylei’s story starts on a small Norwegian island in SE Alaska, where she developed a love for simplicity and natural beauty. Growing up, she fell in love with fresh flowers, wild air, barefoot living, and the unique stories that homes tell. Her passion for creating helps her connect with clients to weave their own life's tapestry. Kaylei graduated from Oregon State University-Cascades, where she learned how design impacts our everyday lives. Kaylei's been part of the Clouz Houz "OG" team, working alongside Allison since 2021.
Social Media Manager
About Emma
Emma graduated from the University of Oregon with a degree in Public Relations and Ethics. As a passionate brand strategist and marketing manager, she draws inspiration from a variety of her experiences to tell intentional stories. Writing is a true passion of hers, and she is constantly keeping up with pop culture events to stay ahead in the media industry. Her enthusiasm for design and style allows her to establish her own personal brand identity! Beyond her professional life, she is a big time horse lover and enjoys spending time with her golden, Lucy. Her love for travel and food fuels her creativity, allowing her to explore new cultures and trends. Fashion modeling also sparked her interests as a leader for creative direction and fostering personal relationships.
