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TedTalk – Confessions of a Kidney Donor

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We often don’t have enough infromation about Kideny donation and its effects for a donor, while thinnking of only the negative impacts for donating a kidney. This is a great story from one pairting of a livinge donation. Thanks TedTalk for featuring the story of Allyssa and Christopher Bates!

A couple of notes: More and more dialysis patients have the option of taking more control over their dialysis treatments and schedules and being able to complete their dialysis sessions at home. After being surprising diagnosed for End Stage Kidney Failure while at the hospital for a totall un-related health issue, I started dialysis with 7 months of in center hemodialysis and was able to change over to Peritoneal Dialysis that I can do at home. I will share more details about thia and Home Hemo Dialysis in other posts of some of the positives and negatives. But currently, only about 10% of dialysis patients subscribe to this option and many in the medical community (even kidney specialists) are not familiar, nor offer this as an option to patients.

Even if you did not wish or do not qualify to donate a kidney while alive, please consider registering with your local Secretary of State’s Office to go to http://www.DonateLife.Net to learn more about donating your organs or bone merrow upon yours or someon else’s passing. Thanks for being willing to learn and be educated!

Local Broker Receives Certified Negotiations Expert Designation

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: KYLE CHANG
MEDIA@LOFTSNHOMES.COM

LOCAL REAL ESTATE MANAGING BROKER KYLE K CHANG RECEIVES
“CERTIFIED NEGOTIATION EXPERT (CNE®)” DESIGNATION

Professional negotiation skills are necessary for all real estate agents
in helping home buyers and sellers, especially in the current market

Chicago, Illinois USA, September 29, 2014 – Kyle K. Chang, Managing Broker, Realtor, ABR, GRI, SRS of C&C Realty Group, Inc www.LoftsNHomes.com has been awarded the Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE) designation from the Real Estate Negotiation Institute (RENI). The CNE is earned by real estate professionals after successfully completing formal negotiation training over two days. Agents who receive this certification are among the top agents in the country in negotiation skills. With professional negotiation skills, agents are able to help clients obtain better results in the sale or purchase of their home. CNE agents have a higher skill level which enables them to 1) communicate more effectively to uncover desired information, 2) help clients understand their options, 3) work collaboratively with others, and 4) resolve deadlocks. CNE agents have a thorough understanding of how to negotiate effectively to help achieve their client’s goals.

Kyle K. Chang, Managing Broker, Realtor, ABR, CNE, GRI, SRS C&C Realty Group, Inc. www.LoftsNHomes.com

Kyle K. Chang, Managing Broker, Realtor, ABR, CNE, GRI, SRS
C&C Realty Group, Inc.
www.LoftsNHomes.com

About Kyle K. Chang, Managing Broker, Realtor, ABR, CNE, GRI, SRS

Kyle has been involved in real estate, starting with personal property management and income properties since moving to the Chicago area in 1996. A graduate of California Polytechnic University in Pomona, CA, he obtained his B.S. in Management with minors in Business Administration and Marketing. He has worked in a variety of industries that has helped developed his entrepreneur skills with such companies as Hyatt Hotels, Sears & Roebuck and McDonald’s Corporation, Wheels, Inc. just to name a few.

Kyle first obtained his Illinois Broker’s license in 2002 and worked for a local firm in the Lakeview neighborhood. Prior to coming on board as the managing broker for C&C Realty Group, Inc – LoftsNHomes.com in 2003, Mr. Chang ran the Chicago operations for a Financial Services firm based in Massachusetts and in a variety of technology & training positions for a Chicago based fleet vehicle leasing firm. He is also an expert marketing and operational consultant for the Retail and Hospitality Industries since 1996 and a contractor to work high level sporting events such as the Super Bowl and Olympics.

About C&C Realty Group, Inc. www.LoftsNHomes.com

C&C Realty Group, Inc. www.LoftsNHomes.com is a full service boutique brokerage with our main office located in the West Loop neighborhood of Chicago. Our brokerages handle transactions involving residential, commercial and property management areas of real estate. We represent buyers, sellers tenants and property owners. We use the latest technology to market our client’s property and to electronically transact and store property information and client data securely. We offer our brokers continuous training throughout each year. The firm was founded in 2003 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. For more information, please visit www.LoftsNHomes.com

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Logo Certified Negotiations Expert

About the Real Estate Institute:
The Real Estate Negotiation Institute is the leading negotiation training and coaching company in the real estate industry. Collectively, the Real Estate Negotiation Institute’s instructors have over 300 years of real estate and negotiation experience. Tom Hayman, the CEO and Co-Founder of the Real Estate Negotiation Institute, asserts: “Any Buyer or Seller who hires a CNE agent can feel confident they have one of the best trained negotiators in real estate. They should achieve superior results and have better resolution of all issues when represented by a CNE agent.”

For more information visit www.theRENI.com.

REALTOR® AWARDED SRS DESIGNATION

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Kyle K. Chang, Managing Broker,
Realtor, ABR, GRI, SRS
E-mail: Media@LoftsNHomes.com

REALTOR® AWARDED SRS DESIGNATION

Chicago, Illinois, September, 23, 2014 — Kyle K. Chang with C&C Realty Group, Inc. www.LoftsNHomes.com, has been awarded the Seller Representative Specialist (SRSsm) designation, the premier seller agency designation in the country. The SRS is conferred by the Council of Real Estate Brokerage Managers (CRB) and is an official credential of the National Association of REALTORS®. Kyle joins an elite group of real estate professionals in North America who have earned the SRSsm designation. All were required to successfully complete a comprehensive course in seller representation, pass a comprehensive exam and subscribe to the REALTOR® Code of Ethics. As of the time of this press release, Kyle is one of 24 SRS Designees serving the Chicago land market.

Kyle K. Chang, Managing Broker, Realtor, ABR, CNE, GRI, SRS C&C Realty Group, Inc. www.LoftsNHomes.com

Kyle K. Chang, Managing Broker, Realtor, ABR, GRI, SRS
C&C Realty Group, Inc.
www.LoftsNHomes.com

Kyle has been involved in real estate, starting with personal property management and income properties since moving to the Chicago area in 1996. A graduate of California Polytechnic University in Pomona, CA, he obtained his B.S. in Management with minors in Business Administration and Marketing. He has worked in a variety of industries that has helped developed his entrepreneur skills with such companies as Hyatt Hotels, Sears & Roebuck and McDonald’s Corporation, Wheels, Inc. just to name a few.

Kyle first obtained his Illinois Broker’s license in 2002 and worked for a local firm in the Lakeview neighborhood. Prior to coming on board as the managing broker for C&C Realty Group, Inc – LoftsNHomes.com in 2003, Mr. Chang ran the Chicago operations for a Financial Services firm based in Massachusetts and in a variety of technology & training positions for a Chicago based fleet vehicle leasing firm. He is also an expert marketing and operational consultant for the Retail and Hospitality Industries since 1996 and a contractor to work high level sporting events such as the Super Bowl and Olympics. Currently, a large part of Kyle’s business is focused on Lofts N Homes around Chicago land whether it be representing buyers, sellers, landlords, investors or renters with his team of Brokers.

SRSsm is a wholly owned division of CRB and focuses specifically on representing the real estate seller. Founded in 1968, CRB is a not-for-profit affiliate of the National Association of REALTORS®. You may contact SRS by telephone, 800-621-8738, by e-mail, [CustomerService@SRSCouncil.com], or by visiting the SRS website, [www.SRSCouncil.com].

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It’s a Season of Giving!

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This is often the time of the year where folks think more about giving then receiving. Amongst the hustle and bustle of the holiday shopping, it’s good to keep in mind those who have less than you do.

It’s also fun to buy toys and other gifts for local area school kids who may not be fortunate enough to get some of the fun stuff they want for the holidays.

C&C Realty Group, Inc www.LoftsNHomes.com Holiday Toy Drive

C&C Realty Group, Inc www.LoftsNHomes.com Holiday Toy Drive


C&C Realty Group, Inc www.LoftsNHomes.com Holiday Toy Drive

C&C Realty Group, Inc www.LoftsNHomes.com Holiday Toy Drive

C&C Realty Group, Inc www.LoftsNHomes.com Holiday Toy Drive

C&C Realty Group, Inc www.LoftsNHomes.com Holiday Toy Drive

Helping Santa out this holiday season

Helping Santa out this holiday season

What is your way to give a little of yourself this holiday season? I would love to know!

It’s a snow day! Wednesday, December 11, 2013

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Photo Dec 11, 8 33 24 AM

Was tired last night and went to bed early.  Woke up at 4:30 AM and could not fall back to sleep.   So by 5:30 AM I was on the road dusting the light snow off the car to make my way into the office.  One thing about getting on the road early is that there are less vehicles on the road and it’s a quick 35 minute commute into the office.  A second big advantage is that in the West Loop of Chicago, where the office for C&C Realty Group, Inc. www.LoftsNHomes.com  is located, there is plenty or parking when I get here before 7 AM and I don’t have have to pay for parking.

I like the snow days for many reasons:  1)  It’s nice to have the season changes throughout the year so it does not get too boring.  2)  The temperatures during the winter are actually warmer on snow days because the water droplets tend to freeze when it’s too cold in the atmosphere so there is nothing coming down.  3)  It’s kinda fun to play in the snow during the winter time and make snow angels and such (just stay away from the colored snow, especially the yellow piles).  4)  I get to switch up my wardrobe during the winter months and wear some of the coats and jackets that I love.   5)  I prefer snow over rain because I don’t get too wet and it’s easy to dust off if I get some on me.

The negatives on snow days?

1)  People do not know how to drive on the road!  There are always accidents on snow days and sometimes 4-5 on each leg of the commute from people that drive too fast or don’t know how to control their vehicles on the road properly.  There are special techniques to driving during the winter which I might blog about some other time.

2)  There can be layers of ice on the road or worst, on the windshield of the car so you have to scrape that off and defrost it before you can get on the road — this adds some extra time to getting ready each day.

3)  People tend to cancel appointments and showings and I have to re-adjust my schedule.

On Heavy snow days here in Chicagoland, people tend to stay home which is good for reducing traffic and congestion on the roads and transit systems.  Many of the companies around Chicago area allow their employees to work from home and provide remote access for the winter time snow days and on days of extreme weather.

 

Overall, I don’t mind the snow days and prefer some chill in the air to keep me awake throughout the day and I’ve had 15 years to adjust to the winters here in Chicago and have been able to buy nice coats and winter clothing for when I’m outside.

 

View of parking lot from my office window.

View of parking lot from my office window.