Here Comes the Sun

The Here Comes the Sun by Clayton is a 1,152 square foot manufactured home in the Tempo Series. It is one of the best entry-level homes on display at The Home Boys because it combines a practical floor plan, strong standard features, energy-efficient construction, and a very strong price point.

This home is built around one word: efficiency.

Efficiency in the floor plan. Efficiency in the energy package. Efficiency in the price. Efficiency in the way the rooms connect. Efficiency in the way the home supports a young family, a downsizing buyer, a rental property, or a first-time homeowner.

The Here Comes the Sun is a 3-bedroom, 2-bath home that gives buyers a lot of value without requiring a long list of expensive upgrades. At approximately 1,152 square feet, this home is compact, but it does not feel cheap or unfinished. It includes real wood cabinets, Samsung stainless steel appliances, argon gas low-E windows, one-piece fiberglass showers, an Ecobee thermostat, eBuilt features, and a layout that actually works for everyday life.

A Strong Entry-Level Manufactured Home

The Here Comes the Sun is one of the strongest entry-level homes in the Tempo Series because it gives buyers many features that would be upgrades in other manufactured home lines.

The home is designed for buyers who want a practical and affordable home without feeling like they are sacrificing quality.

It may be a good fit for:

1. First-time home buyers.
2. Young families.
3. Retirees downsizing.
4. Rental property buyers.
5. Buyers who want a value-focused home.
6. Buyers who want Energy Star and eBuilt efficiency.
7. Buyers who want 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
8. Buyers who want a new home with warranties.
9. Buyers comparing manufactured homes to older site-built homes.
10. Buyers who want a lower monthly payment without buying an old house.

This is not a stripped-down starter home. It is a value-focused home with a surprisingly complete standard package.

Exterior Features

The exterior of the Here Comes the Sun includes several practical standard features that make the home easier to live with after installation.

Exterior features include:

• LP SmartPanel siding;
• seven available Tempo Series exterior color combinations;
• lantern-style exterior light options;
• Craftsman six-light front door;
• exterior GFI;
• frost-free hose bib;
• second exterior entry;
• nine-light rear door option;
• second exterior light;
• second hose bib;
• second exterior GFI with weather cover;
• large windows;
• argon gas low-E windows;
• Energy Star features;
• eBuilt package.

The home is not overcomplicated, but it includes the exterior features buyers actually use.

LP SmartPanel Siding

The Here Comes the Sun comes standard with LP SmartPanel siding. This is a strong standard feature because it gives the home a durable, clean exterior without requiring an expensive siding upgrade.

The Tempo Series is designed to keep the home affordable while still including good materials. LP SmartPanel siding is part of that value story.

Seven Exterior Color Combinations

The Tempo Series includes seven pre-selected exterior color combinations. These color packages make it easier for buyers to choose an exterior look without getting overwhelmed by too many individual paint decisions.

The display model shows one color package, but buyers can choose the package that best fits their property and taste.

This is one of the ways Clayton keeps the Tempo Series efficient: enough choice to personalize the home, but not so many choices that the process becomes complicated or expensive.

Exterior Doors, GFIs, and Hose Bibs

The home includes a Craftsman six-light front door, which is standard on this model at the time of the walkthrough. The rear door is shown as a nine-light door, which adds natural light inside. Buyers may also choose a window instead of that second door depending on the layout and option package.

The home includes exterior GFIs and frost-free hose bibs, including a second hose bib and exterior GFI on the back side.

These features matter because buyers need outdoor water and power for real life — hoses, tools, grills, lights, outdoor equipment, and general maintenance.

Large Argon Gas Low-E Windows

One of the things that stands out as you walk around the Here Comes the Sun is the size of the windows. These are not tiny transom windows that barely let in light. The home has good-sized windows throughout the floor plan.

The windows are argon gas-treated and low-E, which helps keep the temperature inside the home more stable. In hot weather, they help reduce heat gain. In cold weather, they help reduce heat loss.

This is part of the home’s Energy Star and eBuilt efficiency story. The house is designed to bring in light without giving up energy performance.

eBuilt Energy Package

The Here Comes the Sun includes Clayton’s eBuilt program. This is one of the most important features of the home.

The eBuilt package is designed to improve energy efficiency and lower long-term utility costs. In the walkthrough, the system is described as helping reduce annual energy costs by around 50%, depending on usage, climate, utility rates, and home setup.

The eBuilt package includes major energy-focused components such as:

• hybrid water heater;
• furnace;
• heat pump;
• Energy Star features;
• efficient windows;
• tightly built construction;
• Ecobee thermostat;
• 2x6 exterior walls.

The goal is not just to make the home affordable to buy. The goal is to make it more affordable to live in.

2x6 Exterior Walls

The Here Comes the Sun is built with 2x6 exterior walls. This gives the home room for stronger insulation and helps support the energy-efficiency package.

This is one of the reasons the home should not be judged by old manufactured home stereotypes. Modern manufactured homes like this are built with real materials, strong insulation, and efficient systems.

Open Living Room

When you step inside, the home opens into a comfortable living room. The primary bedroom is located near the living room, while the other two bedrooms are grouped nearby on the opposite side of the main area.

The living room is modest, but it feels open enough for everyday use. It is designed for people who want a practical layout rather than wasted space.

The home feels cool and comfortable inside, which connects directly to the eBuilt system and energy-efficient construction.

Kitchen With Real Wood Cabinets

The kitchen is one of the strongest parts of the Here Comes the Sun. Clayton’s Tempo Series includes real wood cabinets as a standard feature.

The cabinets feel solid and practical, not cheap or flimsy. The walkthrough points out the amount of cabinet space and the width of the cabinets, which helps the kitchen feel more usable.

The kitchen includes:

• real wood cabinets;
• soft-close hinges;
• black cabinet knobs;
• Samsung stainless steel appliances;
• dual-cell 6½-inch sink;
• stainless steel dishwasher;
• good cabinet storage;
• window over the sink;
• open connection to the living space.

For an entry-level home, the kitchen has a surprisingly strong standard package.

Samsung Stainless Steel Appliances

The Here Comes the Sun comes with Samsung stainless steel appliances. This includes the dishwasher and other kitchen appliances shown in the home.

These appliances help the kitchen feel modern without requiring buyers to upgrade just to get a clean stainless look.

For buyers comparing this home to older site-built homes or used manufactured homes, having new appliances with warranties is a major advantage.

Kitchen Window With a Real View

The kitchen includes a window over the sink, giving the person cooking or washing dishes a view outside.

That may sound simple, but it makes daily chores feel better. You can look out toward the yard, watch kids, check the driveway, or simply get natural light while working in the kitchen.

This is one of the small design details that makes the home feel more livable.

Primary Bedroom

The primary bedroom is located near the main living area. It is described as spacious but modest, which fits the overall purpose of the home.

This is not a giant luxury primary suite. It is a practical bedroom in a value-focused 1,152 square foot home. But it still gives buyers good windows, a functional layout, and access to a private bathroom.

Primary Bathroom

The primary bathroom includes a double vanity and a one-piece fiberglass walk-in shower.

The one-piece shower is important because it reduces maintenance. Many manufactured homes use three-piece showers, which have seams. If seams are not sealed or maintained properly, they can become areas where leaks or mold can develop.

A one-piece fiberglass shower avoids those seam concerns and keeps the bathroom easier to maintain.

The primary bathroom includes:

• double vanity;
• one-piece fiberglass shower;
• large window;
• practical layout;
• low-maintenance shower system.

For a value-focused home, the double vanity and one-piece shower are strong features.

Walk-In Wardrobe

The primary suite includes a walk-in wardrobe. It is modest, but it gives the room more usable storage than a basic reach-in closet.

In a home this size, storage matters. The walk-in wardrobe helps make the primary suite more practical.

Secondary Bedrooms

The Here Comes the Sun includes two secondary bedrooms that are very similar in size. This is useful for families because it helps avoid the common problem of one child getting the “good” room and the other getting the smaller one.

Both bedrooms include good-sized windows and walk-in closets.

The secondary bedrooms can work for:

• children;
• guests;
• office space;
• nursery;
• hobby room;
• storage;
• rental use.

The bedroom layout is especially practical for families with young children because the rooms are close enough for parents to stay connected to what is happening in the home.

Walk-In Closets in the Secondary Bedrooms

One of the surprising standard features in this home is the walk-in closet space in the secondary bedrooms.

Many entry-level homes have small closets, but the Here Comes the Sun gives the guest rooms real usable storage.

For a 1,152 square foot home, that is a major advantage.

Outlet Placement

The Here Comes the Sun includes a strong number of outlets throughout the rooms. In the walkthrough, Tad points out that outlets are placed frequently, roughly every few feet in many areas.

This helps solve one of the common frustrations buyers may have in older homes: not enough places to plug in lamps, chargers, electronics, vacuums, or furniture.

With the Tempo Series, many practical features are already included. Buyers do not have to worry as much about upgrading every small detail after the fact.

Guest Bathroom

The guest bathroom includes a one-piece fiberglass tub/shower combination. Like the primary shower, this is designed for lower maintenance and fewer seam-related concerns.

This is especially useful for families, rental properties, or buyers who want a home that is easier to maintain long-term.

Ecobee Thermostat

The Here Comes the Sun includes an Ecobee thermostat. This smart thermostat allows buyers to program schedules, adjust the temperature while away, and control the home more efficiently.

It is designed to be simple enough for everyday use but smart enough to help reduce wasted energy.

For buyers who want efficiency without overcomplication, the Ecobee thermostat is a helpful standard feature.

Hybrid Water Heater and Heat Pump

As part of the eBuilt system, the home includes a hybrid water heater, furnace, and heat pump package.

This combination helps the home use energy more efficiently. The hybrid water heater can reduce water heating costs, and the heat pump can help with efficient heating and cooling.

This is one of the biggest reasons the home is marketed around efficiency. The floor plan is efficient, but the mechanical systems are also designed around efficiency.

Built Around Natural Light

There is a reason the home is called Here Comes the Sun. The home has good-sized windows throughout the living room, kitchen, and bedrooms.

Almost every room gets usable natural light. The kitchen window looks out toward the front yard. The bedrooms have large windows. The living room feels connected to the outside.

This helps the home avoid the closed-in feeling that some older manufactured homes had.

A Floor Plan That Works With Your Life

One of the strongest parts of the Here Comes the Sun is the flow. The home does not feel random or awkward. The bedrooms, bathrooms, living room, and kitchen are placed in a way that works for everyday life.

The layout is especially practical for:

• young families;
• buyers with children;
• buyers with a baby or toddler;
• retirees;
• first-time home buyers;
• rental property owners.

The primary bedroom and secondary bedrooms are close enough to keep the family connected. The kitchen and living room are open enough to make daily life easier.

Price and Value

In the walkthrough, the Here Comes the Sun is described as being just over $111 per square foot. The home is approximately 1,152 square feet, and with the upgrades shown on the lot model, it is described as being around $132,000 to $133,000.

The exact price can change depending on options, timing, delivery, site work, and current factory pricing. Buyers should always confirm current pricing with The Home Boys.

The important value point is this: the home includes a lot of standard features without requiring a huge upgrade list.

Even when fully upgraded with available options, the walkthrough describes the price increase as only around $5,000 more than the base price. That is why the home does not feel like a bait-and-switch. The base home already includes much of what buyers actually want.

Manufactured Home vs. Spokane Site-Built Prices

The walkthrough compares the cost per square foot of the Here Comes the Sun with the Spokane housing market. While exact market prices change, the point is clear: a new manufactured home can offer a much lower cost per square foot than many site-built homes in the area.

The Here Comes the Sun gives buyers:

• a new home;
• warranties;
• Energy Star features;
• eBuilt efficiency;
• stainless steel appliances;
• real wood cabinets;
• 2x6 walls;
• argon gas low-E windows;
• roof warranty;
• service support from The Home Boys.

That is a very different comparison than buying an older used home that may need repairs, upgrades, or unknown maintenance.

Warranty and Service Support

One of the advantages of buying a new home through The Home Boys is that buyers get a new home with warranties and service support.

The walkthrough highlights the value of having a new home with warranties attached and a service team available if something goes wrong.

That is an important part of the value story. Buyers are not just comparing square footage. They are comparing the risk and condition of an older home against the security of a new home with support.

Who Is the Here Comes the Sun Best For?

The Here Comes the Sun is best for buyers who want an efficient, affordable, well-equipped home that does not feel stripped down.

It is especially useful for:

1. First-time home buyers.
2. Young families.
3. Retirees downsizing.
4. Rental property investors.
5. Buyers who want 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
6. Buyers who want eBuilt energy efficiency.
7. Buyers who want Samsung stainless steel appliances.
8. Buyers who want a smart thermostat.
9. Buyers who want a new home with warranties.
10. Buyers who want strong value around 1,152 square feet.

This home is not about oversized luxury. It is about intelligent value.

See the Here Comes the Sun at The Home Boys Spokane Valley

The Here Comes the Sun is on display at The Home Boys Spokane Valley as lot model number 15. Buyers can walk through the home, compare it with other Tempo Series homes, and see how the layout, energy package, kitchen, windows, bedrooms, and price point work together.

The Home Boys makes it easy to tour homes in person. Visitors can come to the Spokane Valley lot, get a map, walk through the homes, and compare floor plans without pressure.

For buyers looking for a 1,152 square foot Clayton Tempo Series manufactured home with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, eBuilt efficiency, Samsung stainless steel appliances, real wood cabinets, one-piece fiberglass showers, Ecobee thermostat, argon gas low-E windows, 2x6 walls, and strong value, the Here Comes the Sun is one of the smartest entry-level homes to tour.