3479 Regent Drive, Hoffman Estates. The 3,479-square-foot home has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, an attached 2-car garage, pantry closet, wet bar, recreation room, central air and a cozy living room fireplace.

2653 Havens Drive, West Chicago. The 3,044-square-foot home has 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, a 2-story entry, exterior cedar trim, a fireplace, a master suite with 2 walk-in closets, a garden tub and a large brick paver patio.

1331 Elm Tree Road, Lake Forest. The 4,902-square-foot brick home has 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, an attached garage, kitchen island, hardwoods, central air, sunroom, recreation room and lush professional landscaping.

When finance manager Larry Barrett announced on his Facebook page in 2015 that he was moving his family to Indiana, a friend asked what prompted his decision. His reply: "When I can make the same money somewhere where it costs half as much and the weather is at least somewhat better. ...why not??"

192 Mayo Court, Elmhurst. The 1,820-square-foot townhome has 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, a 2-car garage, hardwoods, granite countertops, updated kitchen, updated bathrooms, skylights, a finished basement and fresh paint.

The Village of Ringwood has yet to see a home sell this year.

367 W. Rosalie Lane, Palatine. The 1,646-square-foot walk out ranch home has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a 2-car garage, foyer, hardwoods, patio deck, central air and is surrounded by beautiful trees.

2024 North Racine Avenue Unit F, Chicago. The Lincoln Park townhome has 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, a 1-car garage, gated courtyard, hardwoods, woodburning fireplace, breakfast bar, granite countertops, recreation room, large private deck and the master suite has a walk-in closet and sitting area.

747 Dartmouth Drive, Island Lake. The 1,219-square-foot home has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, a relaxing screened in porch, breakfast bar, closet pantry, fireplace, skylights, cathedral ceilings and remodeled baths.

15270 W. Pinewood Lane, Libertyville. The 1,512-square-foot home has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, lots of natural light, hardwoods, a subway tile backsplash in the kitchen, great eating area that is accessible to the side patio, plantation shutters, giant living room with fireplace and a huge backyard. The home is close to parks, trails, fields and great schools.