Everyone has his own personal needs and preference so whatever type or design one would go don't really matter, I think LZ is trying to say, which is the main idea of this topic, 2 same sq ft houses may have a completely different design approach and the costs to build is like day/night and buyers better keep their heads up and not being tricked by the builders. So if a house with 800 sq ft on the main floor and 1200 sq ft above was priced the same as another one with 1200 sq ft on the main floor/ 800 on the upper floor is surely OVERPRICED. Don't be fooled and save yourself some money. Be a smart consumer.