James McLean • 24 Jun 2025
James McLean • 20 May 2025
Orlando Self Storage: Supply Growth Trends
Orlandos booming tourism and economic growth have driven self-storage demand. With new development slowing, rental rates may start to rise as demand catches up.
James McLean
So, You Want to Invest in Self-Storage? Here’s Your First Step
Before diving into self-storage investment, research the market like a pro. Know local demand, competition, and operations to set yourself up for success.
The Radius+ Team
How Self-Storage is Recession Resilient
Self-storage is recession-resilient, offering demand, low costs, scalability, and strong returns. It is a smart investment for navigating economic uncertainty.
Fastest Growing Markets in the Northeast
Explore the fastest growing self-storage markets in the Northeast, from Providence-Warwick's supply surge to Reading's economic growth. Stay informed on trends.
REIT Rates, Do We Care?
Everybody is talking about the REIT pricing strategy, slashing asking rates, making investing difficult. Let’s look at it from a slightly different viewpoint.
Self Storage Market Insights: Florida
Florida self-storage faces 5.1% new supply under construction and 19% planned. Will demand keep pace, or will rates and growth slow as projects hit the market?
Self-Storage Development Soars in Phoenix
The Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ CBSA has the most percentage supply under construction.
Unveiling Market Dynamics: The Top 3 Increases in Supply Growth Across Key Markets in 2023
With challenges to development on the horizon, we looked at the top 3 markets within the Top 25 Markets that saw the biggest increase in supply growth YoY.
Unveiling Market Dynamics: The Top 3 Slowdowns in Supply Growth Across Key Markets in 2023
The Radius+ team took at the top 3 markets within the Top 25 Markets that saw the biggest slow down in supply growth Year over Year when comparing 2022 to 2023.
Riding the Wave: Self Storage Growth Post-REITs' Pause
REITs pause development projects due to high interest rates, low asking rates, & funding challenges. This will reduce competition & boost demand for storage.
Self Storage Market Insights: Minneapolis
Learn about the The Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington CBSA in this market insights report.
Interview with BMSGRP
We spoke with Eric Blum at the recent SSA Fall Conference and Tradeshow, discussing acqusitions, high rates, and self storage demand.
Self Storage Market Insights: New Orleans
Learn about The New Orleans-Metairie, LA CBSA in this market insights report.
Thriving Against the Odds: Three CBSAs Defying Market Challenges in Self Storage Development
Discover three CBSAs experiencing remarkable self-storage growth despite market challenges. Learn how Phoenix, Tampa, and Atlanta are defying odds.
Self Storage Market Insights: Honolulu
Learn about the The Urban Honolulu, HI CBSA in this market insights report.
Self Storage Market Insights: Las Vegas
Learn about the The Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV CBSA.
Self Storage Market Insights: California
A look at how migration from the Californian metropolitan area has affected the self-storage market.
Why Is Self-Storage The Best-In-Class Commercial Asset?
Seven top reasons as to why self storage is the best-in-class commercial asset.
Ed Clement
A New Market Enters the Discussion
The Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC CBSA is one to keep an eye on.
Climate Controlled Units Vs. Non Climate Controlled Units
How has the average price per square foot fared for the 10x10 CC units compared with 10x10 NCC units?
Developers Continue to be Bullish
Despite the economic climate and recent pandemic, developers continue to add more supply of self storage.
August Recap
Taking a look at how August 2022 performed in comparison to August 2021.
Demand Keeping Pace with Supply for One Particular Market
Occupancy is still going strong in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington CBSA.
The Signs that RV and Boat Storage is on the Rise
A lot has happened since COVID-19, particularly in the RV and boating worlds.
Inflations Impact on Self-Storage Property Pricing
With the recent headline-grabbing inflation figures, many self-storage owners have been wondering what the impact is, or will be, on their self-storage assets.
Tom de Jong
Is Self Storage a good hedge against inflation?
The cost of living is higher than expected, is self storage the investment that can outpace inflation?
Off to a Good Start
Comparing the first week of 2021 with the first week of 2022, it looks like the self storage industry is off to a very strong start this year
REVIEW - A year on: How rates have been affected in the cities of the top 5 markets
A brief summary of our review which compared rates in the cities of the top 5 markets and how they changed from December 2020 to December 2021.
Self Storage Web Rates Continue to Climb
Self-storage web rates continue to rise with 10x10 climate-controlled units are up 12% nationally, with top markets like Riverside, Chicago, and Denver up 32%.
PODS Appoints Kathryn Marinello as President and CEO
Marinello was previously the CEO of Hertz, and brings over 20 years of executive leadership experience to PODS
Alexander Harris
Announcing New 2020-2025 ESRI Demographic Data
The world is moving fast. Fortunately, so are we.
TSAG Market Analysis: Atlanta
Atlanta’s self-storage market is expected to rebound just nicely, thank you.
The Storage Acquisition Group (TSAG)
Self Storage Supply & Demand * R+ Mini Segments
The pandemic is driving unprecedented demand changes, creating historic softness across markets as businesses and consumers continually adjust to new realities.
Public Storage Braces for the Lingering Impact of Coronavirus
CEO Joe Russell states they have positioned themselves to to not just survive, but thrive in times like these.
Prediction: 2020 Will be Another Big Year For Self Storage
Prior to the pandemic, Cushman & Wakefield chat about what drove a busy 2019, as well as whats ahead for 2020.
Beth Mattson-Teig
Would a Recession Slam Self Storage, or Just Graze it?
Relative to many other businesses in the broader economy, storage remains moderately resilient.
John Egan
How to Develop Your First Self Storage Facility with Only $500K Cash Equity
Unless you have the years of expertise, a feasibility study by a self storage expert is highly recommended.
Marc Goodin
How to Conduct a Self Storage Market Analysis
Very dense areas, such as Manhattan, may only require a trade area of one mile!
Kate Spencer
Marcus & Millichap Optimistic for Self Storage in 2019
Private businesses are a major source of self storage demand, and more companies are likely to make use of it in 2019.