Jenny Dwyer Derrickson - Chicago Real Estate Broker

12/11/2025

🏡 Coming soon in Old Town ✨

Impeccably updated third-floor 2 bed, 2 bath condo blends modern design, smart upgrades, and unbeatable walkability for effortless city living. Highlights include:

✔️ Hardwood floors throughout
✔️ Beautifully redesigned kitchen with sleek cabinetry, under-cabinet lighting + newer appliances
✔️ Spa-inspired 2021 baths with heated marble floors, walk-in shower + Moen digital controls
✔️ Custom built-in primary closet
✔️ Smart window treatments with app + voice control
✔️ Wood-burning fireplace with gas starter
✔️ Private balcony overlooking the courtyard greenspace
✔️ In-unit laundry
✔️ Assigned tandem parking (fits 2!) in gated lot

And more! 🔑 message me with any questions and to schedule your showing!

01/24/2025

Welcome to 2124 N Hudson Unit 402 ✨ This beautifully updated space features gleaming hardwood floors, an open-concept layout, and tree-top views from the inviting living room. The updated kitchen boasts quartz countertops, sleek backsplash, and stainless steel appliances. Retreat to the spacious primary bedroom with a refreshed ensuite, and enjoy the second bedroom with French doors, built out closet, and its own updated bathroom.

Unbeatable Lincoln Park location on a one way tree lined residential street, just steps from the Lakefront, Oz Park, numerous shopping and dining options, Lincoln Park Zoo, we could go on. 🏡 Asking $499,000 - first showings will be held January 25th & 26th 12-2pm

01/21/2025

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Stay warm!!

08/14/2024

📲 Scrolling for info about the new residential real estate engagement changes that are going into effect on August 17? Here are my takeaways & thoughts...

⭐️ All Buyers will need to sign a written agreement with their Buyer’s Agent BEFORE being able to tour a home. This is so buyers properly understand exactly WHAT services will be provided and for HOW MUCH.

⭐️ Agent compensation for Buyers and Sellers continues to be fully negotiable; PREVIOUSLY: the seller negotiated their total commission with the seller’s agent upfront, including the buyer’s agent compensation; the buyer’s agent commission offered by the seller would be disclosed on the MLS listing. NOW: the seller’s agent commission is determined at the point of listing, and the buyer’s agent commission being covered by the seller is NEGOTIATED during the purchase contract, and will no longer be advertised on the MLS listing.

💡 I think there is opportunity here: Sellers will be able to negotiate what the buyer’s agent gets during their purchase offer negotiations, and won’t have to negotiate against themselves when listing. In turn, buyer agents will be able to name their commission instead of allowing it to be dictated by the listing agent.

My takeaway from these changes is your agent’s ability to collaborate, communicate and be solution driven is going to be more important than ever. (It always was!) It’s important that buyers and sellers are properly represented with integrity and transparency.

🏡 When finding an agent to work with, ask questions about their services, compensation and these written agreements. After all, this is likely going to be one of the largest investments you will make in your lifetime. If you are considering buying or selling a home, I am here to advise & help you understand the home buying and selling process and navigate these changes with ease! 😊

06/20/2024

Always honored for the opportunity to help my friends/clients!!! They had a lot going on in the midst of a move with a little one, we strategized and thoughtfully priced and marketed privately to receive multiple offers before listing on the market. They are on to their next chapter in the same neighborhood for more space for their growing fam & the new buyer is excited to start their next chapter in Logan Square! 🏡 🩷

02/08/2024

Do you like a statement front door??? 🚪 These eye catching row home doorways can be seen in Lincoln Park 👀 I think they look awesome, especially together. One might say they tastefully complement one another. ❤️🏡💛 🌭

02/06/2024

Hi 👋🏼 new year, new headshots, wanted to take the opportunity to share some *fun facts* about me! Love to read these about others and see what we have in common!

* I have been a Realtor for the last 7 years and love using my finance background to help clients make strategic investments 🤓

* I was born in Highland Park the year the Bears won the Super Bowl and was then raised in Wisconsin…despite my years in Packer country, I have remained loyal Bears fan ever since! 🐻 🧀

* I’ve been a Chicago resident for 13 years and my husband and I have enjoyed the experience of living and doing renovation projects in our Old Town condo 🏡

* Favorite movie(s): Ferris Bueller’s Day Off 🚗 Happy Gilmore ⛳️

* Even though my husband Alex had Emma, our English Bulldog, before we met, she is my BFF and I love spending time with her as much as I can 🐶💁🏼‍♀️

* I love Core Power Yoga and my favorite class is Sculpt with Elayne 🧘

* Favorite Chicago tourist activity: Architecture River Boat Tour 🛥️

* I’ve completed 5 marathons (Cincinnati Flying Pig 🐷, San Francisco (a lil hilly...), Disney “Goofy” Challenge, and Chicago x2 - I love love watching/cheering for the runners during the Chicago Marathon each year - a great way to experience the community of the city and all the awesome neighborhoods!

* Favorite restaurant: Topo Gigio - amazing food, drinks, and atmosphere 🍝 🍸

* I grew up swimming and played club water polo in college 🤽‍♀️

* I was a foreign exchange student in France when I was in 5th grade 🇫🇷

* Favorite cheese: YES (I’m from Wisconsin after all 🧀)

10/19/2023

If you are a Homeowner in Chicago / Crook--err i mean--Cook County - the second installment of 2022 Real Estate Tax have finally (lol) been issued and are DUE 12/1/2023

If you do not escrow (set money aside with each mortgage payment) each month for your lender to pay - you can pay your bill directly online.

Also make note to review on the second installment to ensure you’re receiving exemptions you qualify for. If you occupied the property as your principal place of residence on January 1, 2022, you qualify for a homeowner exemption. - If you didn't receive this credit for past years you can apply and receive a refund (!!) I am happy to help you check on this and any other questions (other than why the tax is computed the way it is...i don't think anyone knows...) please feel free to reach out!!

Link to obtain your tax bill: ​https://www.cookcountytreasurer.com/ ​



jenny dwyer derrickson​ // [email protected] // 312​-465​-3170

Cook County Treasurer's Office - Chicago, Illinois

10/11/2023

A total of 5,442 residential listings were input in MRED's marketplace during the past week. That mark was an 18% week-over-week increase and a 4% year-over-year bump. It was also the largest single-week total since early August. Listings under contract also saw a week-over-week and year-over-year jump.

What does this mean? Opportunity for buyers with additional inventory to choose from and somewhat less competition with buyers who are choosing to wait because of interest rates. We will see if this trend continues over the next weeks. Overall inventory remains relatively low which continues to give opportunity to sellers who are prepared before listing and priced well within their market at an advantage. Check out the current stats through this week for the Chicagoland region and I will continue to monitor the trends this final quarter of 2023. Msg me with any specific needs or questions, always happy to help!

08/25/2023

Just Listed in Ravenswood!

This beautiful 3 bedroom fee-simple townhome has a single family feel for the price of a condo! Being an end unit, it has a large backyard and patio space that wraps around the side of your home. A bright, open floor plan with an updated kitchen completes the package.

4880 N. Hermitage Ave unit E
3 bed
1.5 bath

4880 North Hermitage Avenue, Unit E, Chicago, IL 60640 is a townhouse listed for sale at $465,000. This is a 3-bed, 1.5-bath, 1,950 sqft property.

08/08/2023

🏠 Coming Soon to Wicker Park! 🏠

Introducing this stunning PENTHOUSE 2 bed/2 bath condo with a private rooftop deck that boasts incredible skyline views. 🤩

Going live this week - msg me if you’d like early access.

🛏️ 2 Bedrooms
🛁 2 Bathrooms
🏞️ Private Rooftop Deck
🌇 Panoramic Skyline Views
🍽️ Modern Kitchen

07/19/2023

FOR RENT! $3,200/month available August 1st in West Town! 4Beds (2 main level & 2 lower level) + 2 Bathrooms - Large living room, 1 garage space included! Direct access to laundry room (shared with only 1 other unit). Reach out for any inquires!

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/1840-W-Huron-St-1-Chicago-IL-60622/2101051850_zpid/