Say Goodbye To McMansions And Hello To Minimalist, Simple-Sized Homes

The American Dream used to include a house with a white picket fence. And then, at some point, expectations grew larger and more grandiose (perhaps coinciding with Dallas, and Dynasty, two wildly popular prime time TV soap operas with the wealthy, sprawling settings). Some single-family homes rivaled hotels or B&Bs, and had four- and five-car garages, several separate wings, and even rooms that the homeowners themselves were quite sure how to use.

However, it appears that the popularity of these mass-produced, oversized homes may be waning. A report by Opendoor reveals that consumers are moving away from such opulent homes in favor of something more streamlined.