Author: Chris Carmen

According to a recent Yahoo Finance article, Carmel, Indiana has been named the #1 Best Place to Raise a Family in the … Continue reading The Best Places To Raise A Family In The Midwest – 2019

As a design partner for Carmen, clients often seek my expert advice on colors to use in their office space. We find that many companies are increasingly interested in how … Continue reading Color Affects Employee Performance & Morale

Whether it is the start of an office lease or a lease renewal, the lease negotiation process is a critical … Continue reading 5 Biggest Mistakes Tenants Make During Lease Negotiation

I began my career in Indianapolis commercial real estate nearly 30 years ago and launched my own business, CARMEN Commercial … Continue reading The Most Valuable Lessons Learned In Commercial Real Estate

It’s 18 months before your lease it up and if you are like most people, lease renewal and/or office relocation … Continue reading Countdown To Lease Renewal

When you’re searching for a home, you have to consider the costs that you may incur with realtors on the buying … Continue reading 4 Things You Need To Know About Tenant Representation

Top commercial real estate agents, Indianapolis agents, and agents elsewhere will agree.  Working directly with tenants or potential tenants can … Continue reading Tenant Rep = A Broker’s Best Friend

The ongoing debate around the ideal work environment – open office layouts, co-working space or a remote workforce, leads to the … Continue reading Office Space: What Working Environment Is Right For You?

The following blog was originally published on American Express’ Open Forum by Nicole Cober, Esq., Small Business and Legal Analyst, NewsChannel 8. @Niccober.  *Original content … Continue reading 5 Key Considerations For Expanding Your Business

Since starting my career leasing office and industrial space over 30 years ago, real estate abatement has consistently been a tool … Continue reading The Truth About Free Rent