Any recommendations for inexpensive, easy to use CAD for house plans?
3D would be nice but not necessary.
Easy to get started is main requirement.

Thanks

Google has SketchUp for free.

I used 3D Home Architect Deluxe versions 3 and 4 to design my home. It is easy to use once you play with it a little bit. Version 4 has many sample plans to use/modify and also has a wizard to get you started. You can export the floor plans in DXF format and then open, change, or print in large format using a CAD program or forward them to a print shop. I think both versions are now out of production, but can be found on Amazon for not much $. Version 4 has better "textures" for 3D viewing (shingles, bricks, etc.). Version 4 says it was produced by the same makers of Chief Architect. Later versions have gotten poor reviews on Amazon and I think were produced by Punch and are not compatible with plans developed in earlier versions like 3 and 4. Check it out on Amazon.

I would second Sketchup. I normally use Autocad but use Sketchup for certain things. It is pretty easy to use.