Michelle Orton Loftus

Michelle Orton Loftus is a graduate of DePaul University College of Law and received her Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign. Michelle has lived and worked in several of Chicago’s most exciting neighborhoods, including Lakeview, Wrigleyville, Lincoln Park, Ravenswood, Logan Square, Lincoln Square, the Loop, and the South Loop. She has also assisted clients in many other Chicago neighborhoods, including Edgebrook, Sauganash, Portage Park, Jefferson Park, Edison Park, Norwood Park and Galewood. Although she lived in Chicago for over 10 years and still owns property in the City, she currently resides in Oak Park and is well-acquainted with the immediate surrounding suburbs such as Oak Park, Forest Park, River Forest and Evanston. Along the way, she has bought, rehabbed, sold, and rented several properties of her own and knows first-hand the ins and outs of purchasing property to make a home or for investment.

With over 10 years of experience as a real estate attorney, Michelle is thrilled to now be a part of the Siragusa Group as a real estate agent. The Siragusa Group prides itself in offering top-notch service and exceeding their clients’ expectations. Michelle's history of managing the law side of real estate transactions has provided her with the knowledge and motivation to extend her experience to helping clients buy and sell single family homes, condominiums, townhomes, and multi-unit buildings. Because of her years of experience as an attorney, she is well-versed in negotiations and all of the intricate details and players involved in the purchase of a new home. Michelle’s familiarity with Chicago and the nearby suburbs allows her to provide her clients with all the information they need when deciding where to buy a home. Whether looking for a place in the City or transitioning to the suburbs, Michelle can be of assistance. As a mother of two, Michelle is also well-acquainted with schools and preschools in many areas, as well as additional resources for families with children or those thinking of starting a family.

Michelle's dedication to her clients and passion for real estate make her an excellent and reliable agent to work with in all aspects of real estate. She helps her clients through every step of buying a home by listening carefully to what they want, using her expertise to find homes that match their requirements, and negotiating with the other side to ensure that her clients are satisfied with their transaction.

Chicago

CTA, http://www.transitchicago.com/

City of Chicago, http://egov.cityofchicago.org/city/webportal/home.do

 Chicago Park District, http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/

 Cook County Treasurer (to check tax bills, etc.), http://www.cookcountytreasurer.com/

 Cook County Recorder of Deeds, http://www.ccrd.info/CCRD/il031/index.jsp

 Cook County Assessor, http://www.cookcountyassessor.com/

 Chicago Public Schools Locator, http://schoollocator.cps.k12.il.us/

 Northside Parents Network, http://www.npnparents.org/index.asp

 Historic Chicago Bungalow Initiative, http://www.chicagobungalow.org/

Oak Park

Village of Oak Park, http://www.oak-park.us/

Oak Park Park District, http://www.oakparkparks.com/

Oak Park River Forest High School, http://www.oprfhs.org/

Oak Park Elementary School District, http://www.op97.k12.il.us/

Oak Park Library, http://www.oppl.org/

Remodeling/Rehabbing

Appliance Parts, www.repairclinic.com

Woodworking, http://www.woodnet.net/forums/

Do-It-Yourself (“DIY”) Projects, http://www.hammerzone.com/

DIY Forums, http://www.selfhelpforums.com/

Furniture/Radiator Covers, http://www.fichman.com/?gclid=CNClsa-yopICFRQ-Igod6gpdNA