Nov 22, 2015
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Home Ownership, Housing Values, Industry Trends, Manufactured Homes
Manufactured Housing and the Future of Affordable home ownership For many Americans, finding an affordable path to home ownership has become increasingly challenging. Rising construction costs, limited housing inventory, and financing hurdles have made it difficult...
For decades, manufactured homes have carried a number of misconceptions that simply don't reflect the reality of today's homes. At DeTray's Custom Housing, we work with families throughout Western Washington every day, and we often hear the same questions from buyers...
There's something special about Ocean Shores. From breathtaking ocean beaches and peaceful canal-front living to wooded neighborhoods, colorful kites filling the sky, world-famous razor clam digs, championship golf, and fantastic local restaurants, it's easy to see...
Housing Tips, Manufactured Homes
Choosing the right floor plan is one of the most important decisions you'll make when selecting a new home. The layout of your living space can significantly impact your daily comfort, convenience, and overall happiness. Since every household has unique needs and...
I often search for a video walk through of models we don’t have on display. Doing so had introduced me to the YouTube channel “Chance's Home World”, I’ve learned quite a bit from watching his videos. So, as you can imagine, I was excited when we were informed that...
If you’ve been wondering whether homeownership is still within reach, you’re not alone — and this Saturday, May 16, is the perfect time to explore your options. DeTray’s Custom Housing invites you to our Open House event at our Puyallup location, where you can tour...
Model Homes, Shows, Vacation Homes
Roadtrips or Staycation? This month DeTray’s Custom Housing will be displaying one of our newest model homes, the Ridgewood at the Puyallup RV Show. But why would we be at an RV show? Lots of reasons! Many people enjoy owning an RV and traveling to different locations...
Affordable Housing, Manufactured Homes
Manufactured homes are quickly gaining momentum in today’s housing market—and for good reason. Over the past decade, the cost of traditional site-built homes has surged, making homeownership increasingly out of reach for many buyers. As affordability challenges grow,...
Manufactured Homes, Personnel, Shows
I’ve been at DeTray’s Custom Housing for just over a month, and what a month it’s been! I arrived at what I consider the perfect time—right before the Seattle Home & Garden Show. From day one, it’s been a whirlwind of learning, but thanks to my incredible...
Manufactured Homes, Manufacturers, Model Homes
DeTray’s Custom Housing is proud to partner with Skyline Homes, a company that continues to set the standard for excellence in manufactured housing. Strong business relationships are at the heart of delivering high-quality homes and outstanding service, and Skyline...