Transforming Office Spaces into Storage Solutions

Explore how Stuf Storage partners with landlords to transform unused commercial spaces into storage solutions, offering premium rents and market innovation.

Balancing Risk and Reward in Self-Storage Acquisitions

Trust in both investors and operators is key in today’s tough acquisitions market. Balancing occupancy and rent hikes is crucial to driving revenue and success.

Focus your Attention on the Deals that make sense using the Portfolio Tool

Keep tabs on all the deals you’re looking at and track which ones will be moving forward based on the criteria that makes sense for you!

January Recap

Taking a look at how January 2024 performed in comparison to January 2023.

Interview with Marcus & Millichap

We spoke with Kevin Bledsoe and Jared Houck of [Marcus & Millichap](https://www.radiusplus.com/keyword/marcus-millichap) at the recent [SSA Fall Conference and Tradeshow](https://www.radiusplus.com/keyword/ssa-fall-conference-and-tradeshow), discussing [acquisitions](https://www.radiusplus.com/keyword/acquisitions), [buyer and seller expectations](https://www.radiusplus.com/keyword/buyer-and-seller-expectations) and [facility values](https://www.radiusplus.com/keyword/facility-values).

Interview with The Storage Acquisition Group

We spoke with Bill Sitar of TSAG - the current acquisition landscape, shedding light on how sellers are beginning to show flexibility to rising interest rates.

Interview with Peterson Properties Group

We spoke with Tyler Peterson of Peterson Properties Group at the recent SSA Fall Conference and Tradeshow. James and Tyler discussed the the state of acquisitions and much more.

SSA 2023 Review

A review of conversations at the recent SSA Conference and Trade Show.

Industry Consolidation Sparks Optimism for Long-Term Rate Stability

Witness rate stability and pricing confidence on the horizon as major players embark on significant acquisitions.

ISS World Expo Review

A review of major industry takeaways from the ISS Las Vegas World Expo.

Exclusive: Q&A with InSite Property Group

James McLean presented questions to Zack Linford of InSite Property Group surrounding the closure of one of the largest self-storage funds ever raised.

The Financial Crisis and Its Ripple Effect On Self-Storage

The lending market could slow down dramatically, which will impact supply growth and the number of acquisitions.

Westport Properties Acquires Self Storage Facility

Westport Properties acquires 701-unit self storage facility in Chino, CA. Rebranded under US Storage Centers brand. Drive-up access, climate-controlled units, 24-hour surveillance.

StorageMart acquires new facility in San Antonio

StorageMart acquires former Life Storage facility in San Antonio.

New Facility for [Storage Post Self Storage](https://www.radiusplus.com/keyword/storage-post-self-storage)

Storage Post Self Storage expands portfolio with the addition of a new property in the Morrisania neighbourhood of New York City’s Bronx borough

StorageMart Enters The State of Washington

StorageMart have expanded into the state of Washingston with the closing of a Spokane self storage facility

Latest acquisitions for SpareBox Storage breaks the 100 store milestone

Additions of stores in Austin and Manchester, New Hampshire break the 100 store milestone for SpareBox Storage

Clutter merges with MakeSpace

Clutter merges with MakeSpace and will operate under the Clutter brand

New Property for Storage Post Self Storage

[Storage Post Self Storage](https://www.radiusplus.com/keyword/storage-post-self-storage) expands portfolio with the addition of a new property in Manhattan's East Village

CubeSmart Expects Continued Boon from New York Portfolio

The company is bullish about NYC's return to normalcy, and expects their recent acquisitions to create good demand.

StorageVault to Acquire 15 Storage Locations for $100 Million

Seven of the assets are located in Ontario, two in Saskatchewan and six in Alberta.

Go Store It and Cerberus Joint Venture Expands Portfolio of Self Storage Assets

The joint venture has closed on 12 storage assets totaling 6,000 units and over 850,000 rentable sf.

Andover Properties Closes on “Midgard Self Storage” in Florida

The acquisition in Cocoa Florida marks Andover Prop's 23rd facility in the state.

PrimeSpace Capital Makes Strides in Self Storage

The company opened it's second facility in Illinois, and acquire it's third property in South Carolina.

SmartStop Self Storage Hires Kevin Friedman as Director of Acquisitions

Friedman will be responsible for the underwriting of self storage acquisitions for SmartStop and affiliated companies.

Impact From 2020's BIG Institutional Investors

How might the flurry of massive self storage deals effect the industry down the road?

Billion Dollar Deal Sets Stage for Self Storage Acquisition Activity in 2021

Discover how Blackstone's $1.2 Billion acquisition of Simply Self Storage set off a surge in self-storage acquisitions in 2021.

StorageMart Expands Into New Market With Recent Acquisition

The company makes their first entry into the state of Indiana acquiring two SOS Storage facilities.

Self Storage Building System Manufacturer Grows Through Acquisitions

Trachte Building Systems acquires three related businesses as they grow their self storage resources

Public Storage Accelerates Growth with High-Quality Portfolio Acquisition

The company has closed their first stage of the Beyond Self Storage portfolio for $528 Million.

CubeSmart Targets Acquisitions as 2020 Comes to a Close

CubeSmart is on track to spend nearly 3 times more on [self storage](https://www.radiusplus.com/keyword/self-storage) acquisitions this year vs last.

StorageVault to Acquire 14 Storage Locations for $220 Million

The company has agreed to acquire 13 self storage facilities and 1 parcel of vacant land from six vendor groups.

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

Blackstone to Acquire Simply Self Storage for $1.2 Billion

The mega deal will make Blackstone Real Estate the third biggest private owners of self storage in the nation.

Pogoda Adds Six Properties to its Self Storage Portfolio

The six acquisitions increase Pogoda's [self storage](https://www.radiusplus.com/keyword/self-storage) portfolio by 240,757 sq. ft. and are located in Michigan.

National Storage Affiliates ‘Well Positioned’ to Capitalize on Acquisition Rebound

'Operating fundamentals are stabilizing and there’s a sense that the worst is behind us.'

Self Storage Startup Seeks to Assemble $1 Billion-Plus Portfolio

The investors plan to acquire 100-200 facilities primarily located in tertiary markets.

VanWest Partners Acquires Four Properties To Mark Closing of Self Storage Fund

The Denver-based real estate investment firm adds 161,000 rentable square feet to Fund portfolio.

The William Warren Group Welcomes James Preacher

Preacher joins WWG with plans to expand the company's presence in the Florida Gold Coast and beyond.

Taking a Step Back

[Life Storage](https://www.radiusplus.com/keyword/life-storage) CEO [Joe Saffire](https://www.radiusplus.com/keyword/joe-saffire) on pausing some of the company's biggest growth drivers.

What is Life Storage's Growth Strategy?

CEO Joe Saffire chats through the many variables that the company considers when it comes to growth.

Self Storage - Everyone Wants A Piece of the Pie

Kris Bennett shares his thoughts on the future of self storage, as well as tips on how to keep up with the sector

Jernigan Capital Announces Acquisition of Developers’ Interests in Two Properties

JCAP further executes long-term strategy to wholly own JCAP-financed development projects.

New-Builds Predicted To Lead 2020 Self Storage Acquisitions

Expected oversupply and financial underperformance are causing a scare for owners of new storage facilities.

Catch Up With Christian Sonne of Newmark Knight Frank

NEW PODCAST. Listen in as self storage veteran Chris Sonne sits down with Cory Sylvester at the Radius headquarters

National Storage Affiliates Trust Announces the Addition of New Acquisitions SVP

Russell Brown joins the team as Senior Vice President of Acquisitions

Public Storage Aims To Maintain A Hungry Appetite

An appetite for acquisitions that is. CEO Joe Russell expects the stream of acquisitions to be steady through 2019.

10 Federal Looks to Raise $30 Million for Acquisitions

The new fund seeks to convert inefficiently managed self storage assets over to its automated management platform.

Storage Deluxe to Develop 220,000 SF, $50 Million Facility in Brooklyn

The company will spend more than $50 million developing the property, which will be operated by CubeSmart

Be Nimble and Selective in Your Self Storage Investment Approach

Today’s self storage investment environment can be challenging for those looking to place capital in the asset class

StorageMart Increases Its Footprint in the Greater Omaha Area

The company has grown to be the largest privately-owned, family operated storage company in the world.

StorageVault Completes $275 Million Acquisition of 38 Store Real Storage Portfolio

In 2018, StorageVault completed $171.9 million in acquisitions, more than doubling its target.

Acquisitions 101: Do Your Due Diligence Part I

Even if an owner isn't ready to sell at the time you inquire, expressing your interest in acquiring is important.

Changing of the Guard: Life Storage Completes 2018 on a High Note

Life Storage, a prominent self-storage REIT, undergoes leadership transition after 35 years. Insights from the CEO handover and Q4 2018 earnings call.

Extra Space Offers Bridge Loans to Complement Its Third-Party Management Platform

Extra Space’s bridge lending program already has made a couple of loans, and a few more loans are in the works.

Pogoda Companies Launches Aggressive Acquisition Campaign

Since the start of 2019, the company has already closed on one property and has multiple deals under contract.