We asked Lil Petrusnek, former Southern Living House Plans Manager, for her insight, and she says a 1,500-square-foot house is the perfect size for a home. If you have a house of a similar size ...

the development includes a mix of one-and two-story ranch-style homes, planned at between 1,500 and 2,000 square feet. The homes will be priced between $450,000 and $500,000, according to Brian ...