It was another active year for self storage deliveries, nearly surpassing 2018’s record year!
Articles by James de Gorter
James co-founded Union Realtime in 2016. He previously spent eight years on Wall Street investing in tech companies for firms including Royal Bank of Canada. With Radius, the task is similar: discover and communicate actionable insights for clients. When he's away from the numbers, James enjoys family time, golf, and his status as reigning NKF Ping Pong Champion.
Mid Year Delivery Update
Self storage deliveries in H1 19 are once again on track for another record year! Check out where all the new facilities are popping up across the United States
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Why Tracking New [Self Storage](https://www.radiusplus.com/keyword/self-storage) Deliveries Actually Matters
New supply is the greatest factor in rental rate growth.
Union Realtime Announces Partnership with The William Warren Group
Union Realtime is at the forefront of driving the industry forward, and we are thrilled to partner with them.
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Two metrics have proven to be superior to understanding self storage demand: labor force flows and nonfarm payrolls.