Unlocking Savings: The Cost Benefits of Switching to Smart Locks for Self-Storage Facilities

Transform self-storage with smart locks. Save on maintenance, eliminate key issues, streamline audits, and enhance security with NFC technology.

What in the Self Storage web rates is going on?

Discover the evolving pricing strategies in the self-storage industry. Explore the shift from web rates to in-store rents & how it impacts property performance.

How Important is Ancillary Income to a Self-Storage Facility?

Ancillary income can be quite important to a self-storage facility as it has the potential to significantly boost revenue and profitability.

Self Storage Market Insights: Florida

Learn about the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL CBSA

Storage Units in NYC: The Past, Present & Future of Self Storage in NYC

Use Self Storage in NYC to look into the future of the self storage industry nation-wide. Restrictions are coming for your self storage facility - be prepared!

7 Tips on Marketing to the Four D's of Self-storage

Discover how to market self-storage to customers facing the Four D’s—downsizing, death, divorce, and dislocation—using empathy, strategy, and targeted outreach.

The Self-Storage Profit Maximizer: Part 2 – Retail sales

Maximize your self-storage profits with retail sales. Learn how selling moving supplies, locks, & convenience items can boost revenue & attract more customers.

Argus Broker Affiliates Announce Sale of Florida Self Storage Facility

Argus Broker Affiliates Announce Sale of 245 storage unit Self Storage Facility

Going the Extra Mile for Your Self Storage Customers

Going above and beyond the call of duty for your customers doesn't necessarily mean you have to have deep pockets, it is important your customers feel valued!

Why Description Matters on Your Self Storage Website

Words can help paint a picture for the potential customer. Descriptive writing matters on your storage website!

San Antonio expansion continues for StorageMart

StorageMart continues to expand in San Antonio with the acquisition of Highland Mini Storage.

Storage Post's expansion continues with the purchase of a 4 property self-storage portfolio

Storage Post Self Storage has announced the purchase of four properties in the New York City metro area.

New Acquisition for Apple Self Storage

Apple Self Storage acquires self storge facility in Parry Sound

Self-Storage Plus Expands Management into Hyattsville, MD

Self-Storage Plus Now Manages an Established Facility in Hyattsville, Maryland

Westport Properties Completes Construction of Self Storage Facility in Los Angeles

Westport Properties Completes Construction of Self Storage Facility in Los Angeles

Who Could Disrupt the Top 10 Market List this Year?

A review of the study comparing how rates in the cities of the top 5 markets have changed from December 2020 to December 2021.

Bluebird Self Storage Acquires 5 Alberta Properties from StoreMart

This transaction makes Bluebird the 4th Largest Self Storage Company In Alberta, 7th Largest In Canada.

Safeguard Self Storage Announces Further Expansion in the Philadelphia Market

Safeguard Self Storage opens a new 846-unit facility in Lansdowne, PA, near Philadelphia, offering climate-controlled units and premium amenities to customers.

Storage Firm 10 Federal Raises $32M, Acquires 5 Properties

The company oversubscribes its offering goal of $30 million in equity and closes its equity raise at $32 million

Extra Space Storage (EXR) Makes $300 Million Preferred Equity Investment in Jernigan Capital (JCAP)

Investment to provide a 10.7% yield and result in the addition of 37 stores to the Extra Space Storage Platform

Lawmakers Bid to Halt Auctions of New York City Storage During Pandemic

A new state bill could stop auctions in New York during the COVID-19-spurred economic crisis.

Exclusive Radius+ Q&A: Self Storage Development with P.B. Brown

From data, permitting, and design efficiencies, Nick Zent understands the self storage development process.

Thinking Outside of the Physical Self Storage Box

PODS founder Peter Warhurst has launched Red Rover, a fetchable self storage service tackling driveway clutter while competing with U-Haul and delivery storage.

Will Self Storage Car Condos Catch On?

Take a peek inside the hybrid mix of self storage units, and car club man caves.

Five Star Storage Announces Acquisition of New Facility

The newly-acquired facility offers nearly 350 units and over 65,000 rentable square footage.

Is Housing Growth Fueling Demand For Self Storage In Florida?

The increase in new homes in Daytona Beach Florida is fueling a recent surge in storage facilities.

OpenTech Offers Online Rental Tool For 6 Free Months

OpenTech Alliance is offering free use of their online rental tool during the COVID-19 outbreak.

What Kind of Self Storage Year Should We Be Expecting?

Marcus & Millichap is predicting a solid, yet not spectacular self storage year.

What is True Economic Occupancy?

Spending time and energy improving economic occupancy “bottom line” is most important, more than physical occupancy.

7 Tips to Avoid Self Storage Catastrophes

Claims against storage facilities have risen in recent years, due in part to aging buildings and deferred maintenance.

The Secrets Behind a Successful Storage Auction Online Lien Sale

Yes it's true, delinquent tenants exist. Heres how to successfully hold an online auction.

3 Tech Companies Have Just Unified For Self Storage Operators

Leading technology providers SpareFoot, SiteLink and storEDGE, announce their unification under the name Storable

Leveraging a Well Rounded Pay-Per-Click Strategy

Did you know that 89% of potential clicks on average are missed by businesses who don’t leverage paid search?

Hundreds More Miami Self Storage Units Opened by Public Storage

Public Storage now has 95 storage locations to choose from in the Miami area.

The Single Most Important Way to Valuate Your Self Storage Facility

Generally, other income - retail sales, tenant insurance, etc. - ranges from 1-10% of storage unit rental income.

Andover Properties Acquires Fully-Automated RoboVault Storage in Fort Lauderdale

A fully-robotic operation automatically retrieving units, thereby ensuring secure storage without human impact.

Singapore's CapitaLand Sells Self Storage Subsidiary StorHub for $136 Million

StorHub boasts over 10,000 storage units and 800,000 square feet, making it the largest operator in Singapore.

Australia's Oversupply Weighs on Self Storage Sector

While Perth has been the worst-performing market, the malaise is clearly evident in Sydney and Melbourne.

New York City Startup Simplify, Guarantees 3-Hour Delivery

For an additional fee, clients can access their items from Simplify's warehouse, difference from traditional valet.