Author: Chris Carmen

Retain Your Rockstars: How Investing In Office Keeps The Band Together!

Chris Carmen  /   June 1, 2023

As the business world evolves and employee expectations shift, retaining top talent has become a significant challenge for companies. The … Continue reading Retain Your Rockstars: How Investing In Office Keeps The Band Together!

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Chicago Small Businesses Fleeing to Indianapolis: Is Windy City Losing It’s Edge?

Chris Carmen  /   May 10, 2023

Are you a Chicago small business owner who’s tired of being squeezed by high rents, taxes, and the general malaise … Continue reading Chicago Small Businesses Fleeing to Indianapolis: Is Windy City Losing It’s Edge?

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Celebrating 30 Years!!

Chris Carmen  /   March 9, 2023

Chris Carmen began his commercial real estate career in 1985 with Duke Realty Corporation. While at Duke, his responsibilities included … Continue reading Celebrating 30 Years!!

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CARMEN Featured in Redfin Article

Chris Carmen  /   March 2, 2023

Check out the recent Redfin article that Nick Carmen of CARMEN Commercial Real Estate was featured in: What Is a … Continue reading CARMEN Featured in Redfin Article

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Capturing savings of a reduced office footprint

Chris Carmen  /   February 23, 2023

Many businesses exited the COVID pandemic with a changed office model. Some organizations transitioned to an ongoing work-from-home model, some … Continue reading Capturing savings of a reduced office footprint

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ASC 842 (Lease Accounting) – Simplified

Chris Carmen  /   July 13, 2022

Highlights Do you lease office space for your business or own a building that leases space to tenants? If so, … Continue reading ASC 842 (Lease Accounting) – Simplified

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Residential Conversions Could Breathe New Life into Excess Office Inventory

Chris Carmen  /   June 23, 2022

Over the last two years, we have read about the bleak future of the office market and high vacancies to … Continue reading Residential Conversions Could Breathe New Life into Excess Office Inventory

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What does the slowing of Amazon opening new fulfillment centers mean?

Chris Carmen  /   June 14, 2022

Amazon is delaying its industrial real estate footprint due to supply chain issues, slowing growth, and decreased need to store … Continue reading What does the slowing of Amazon opening new fulfillment centers mean?

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The value of connections and relationships

Chris Carmen  /   June 10, 2022

As a resident of Carmel and a member of the greater Indianapolis business community for over 35 years, I’ve been … Continue reading The value of connections and relationships

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Why Landlords are Adding Amenities While Vacancy Rates Soar

Chris Carmen  /   June 2, 2022

Recently, I read a good article about record spending by landlords on improvements to their office properties and tenants making … Continue reading Why Landlords are Adding Amenities While Vacancy Rates Soar

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