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2019 Full-Year Delivery Update

It was another active year for self storage deliveries, nearly surpassing 2018's record year!.

Mid Year Delivery Update

[Self storage](https://www.radiusplus.com/keyword/self-storage/) deliveries in H1 19 are on track for another [record year](https://www.radiusplus.com/keyword/record-year/)! Check where new [facilities](https://www.radiusplus.com/keyword/facilities/) are popping up.

The 4 Essential Underwriting Steps... One Will Surprise You!

There are four metrics you have to analyze when evaluating a new development. And one of them will surprise you.

What You Need to Know to Leverage Qualified Opportunity Zones

Discover how to qualify for tax incentives in Qualified Opportunity Zones (QOZ) for self-storage investments. Learn key criteria and benefits here.

Hampshire Companies and Harrison Street to Develop Institutional Quality Facilities

Hampshire Companies and Harrison Street announce joint venture to develop self storage facilities along the I-95 Corridor, starting with a project in Providence, RI.

Consolidation Continues as STR Exits Self Storage

After four years, STR calls it quits. Acknowledges self storage is not the same as Hotels.

Union Realtime Strengthens Leadership Team with the Addition of Theresa Gallas

Theresa is well respected and brings a client-focused approach that exemplifies our value.

Union Realtime Launches Store-Level Occupancy Network

The network allows users to view and analyze the occupancy data set only if they are also sharing.

Union Realtime Announces the Compass Report

Reviewing The Compass Report is now an essential step in our underwriting process.

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.

Construction Spend Hits Record High in June

2018 is shaping up to be a record year for deliveries, and as we look forward over the next 12 months we don't see much sign of slowing down.

Is Your City Seeing the Highest Rate Volatility in Self Storage?

Moving through the 4th year of the development cycle, move-in rates across U.S. continue to be impacted by new supply.

Don’t Ignore Your Self Storage Market’s Vital Signs

While this metric isn’t a silver bullet it can provide valuable insights into the direction of market health.

Unpacking the Truth About Self Storage Demand: Why the Industry May Have It Wrong

Two metrics have proven to be superior to understanding self storage demand: labor force flows and nonfarm payrolls