Chicago is actually exactly where I am, haha. Well, the suburbs. I just moved from Chicago proper last year but it was kind of in a rush. I wanted a small house but all I could find in my budget was a big house that needed work. And I don't have the energy or motivation to do it all. Family will keep me local, I just want a more manageable house.
But in the US, there's a capital gains tax when you sell your home unless it's your primary residence for 2+ years and the housing market is skyrocketing so I'm stuck for another year.