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Understanding Housing Permits: Key Data and Impact on Population Growth

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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 Slowdowns in Supply Growth Across Key Markets in 2023

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November Recap

Taking a look at how November 2023 performed in comparison to November 2022.

Challenges and Opportunities in Today’s Self-Storage Landscape

Discover challenges in self-storage development amid lending constraints and REITs' pricing shifts. Navigate obstacles for a competitive edge in a changing market.

Analyzing Supply Growth Trends in Texas’ Top Self-Storage Markets

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Self Storage Market Insights: Chicago

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Interview with Arco Murray

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Self Storage Market Insights: California

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ISS World Expo Review

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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.

Texas Development Is Still Inching Forward. Will Rates Be Able To Keep Up?

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Common Mistakes Made When Building a Self-Storage Facility

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The Gradual Slow Down Of Development

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Unsuspecting Markets In The Top 100 Leading The Way For Supply Growth In 2022

Which three regions from the top 100 markets have the most square footage of supply growth?.

Are Interest Rates Slowing Down Ground Up Development Projects?

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3 Markets in the Top 25 Markets with the Least Square Footage of Development

Taking a look at the markets within the top 25 markets with the least square footage of development.

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.

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.

Six Days of Feasibility: Day 2 - Why a Feasibility Study?

Day 2: Do not Make Business Risky: Why a Feasibility Study?

Strategic Storage Trust VI, Inc. Acquires Land for the Development of a 1,200 Unit Self Storage Facility

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You'll Want to Check Out this 2020 Self Storage Facility Winner

The emergence of a global pandemic was only part of the many problems faced by Brickhouse Self Storage

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.

Safeguard Self Storage Announces Further Expansion in the Philadelphia Market

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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.

Public Storage Seizes Buying Opportunities to Expand Portfolio

Amidst the ongoing pandemic, Public Storage is taking aim to significantly expand their national footprint.

Where Will Life Storage Be in 3 Years?

Already one of the largest self storage REITs in the sector, more growth seems likely for the company.

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.

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

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InSite Property Group Sees Big Opportunity in Storage Acquisitions

Keith Wetzel and Nathan McElmurry answer questions regarding recent acquisition growth, markets, and facility types.

CBS Captures Varying Woes of Self Storage Development

For this Havertown PA proposal, a community petition was circulated to block an industrial zoning variance.

Public Storage Eyes Land and Facility Purchases in 2020

CEO Joe Russell said Public Storage is keeping an eye this year on opportunities to purchase raw land.

Lingering Questions For 2020 Self Storage Investors

Interview with Steven Weinstock, national director of Marcus & Millichap Self Storage Division.

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.

Tennessee Real Estate Developer Launches Self Storage Division

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Guardian Storage Navigates New Storage Development in Growing Southwest Markets

Guardian would like to continue to expand through new development with a new project every couple of years.

30 Seconds With Radius * Development Notifications

With Slack, Tao teaches you how development notifications can be sent directly to your desktop or mobile device.

Self Storage Made This Planning Board Member Walk Out of a Town Hall Meeting

Claiming that a proposed self storage development is an eyesore is increasingly frequent it seems.

Bigger Fish to Fry? Self Storage Development Bans vs Oversaturation

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You Still Can't Build Large Self Storage Facilities In This Wisconsin Town

Where we might typically see a cap on the number of facilities, here we find a cap on the number of units.

One PA Town Teaches The Importance of a Pretty Self Storage Facade

One of the big selling points is to not make the building look like a storage facility from the outside.

Trouble With Your Self Storage Development Plan? Learn From These Design Changes

The city of Lenexa in Kansas wasn't a fan of a proposed self storage development, until these changes were made.

Another Deliberate Avoidance of Self Storage

Amidst a redevelopment transformation, Oakland Park FL city officials say 'they can do better' than self storage.

NYC Self Storage Site Receives $28M From Columbia Pacific Advisors

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From Bowling Alley to Storage Facility? Residents Are Overjoyed

Naturally this subject line is entirely sarcastic. Local residents in FL cite the development as a nuisance.

A Pause in Development Helps Regain Health To Houston Self Storage

Saturated have markets hurt properties’ average op incomes & pro forma rates, but investor appetite is still strong.

What The Texas Self Storage Market Can Teach Us About Market Saturation

Understanding the current development cycle, is it time to hunker down until the cycle bottoms out?

How Unsexy Is Self Storage? Apparently A Lot Of People Think Very

Is self storage even desired by the governing bodies that vote on their site development? Or The public around them?

Tron Jordheim: Before A Looming Recession, Its Sell or Build Time

People who are ready for a 15 percent loss in occupancy or a 20 percent loss in gross revenue should OK

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.

What Louisville Can Teach Us About Classic Self Storage Oversupply

Having the ability to analyze demand is key in site-selection, so don't wait until its too late.

The Benefits of Conducting a Market Study

There is now over 1.7 billion square feet of self storage space in the U.S., or approx. 5.4 square feet per person.

Why Connectivity, Flexibility Are Pivotal in Self Storage

South Florida continues to be a healthy region as compared to one year ago.

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

How Viable Are Opportunity Zones for Self Storage Investors?

Opportunity zones have the capability to be both profitable and beneficial, but they're difficult to come by.

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

What Does the Next Economic Downturn Look Like for Self Storage?

What do operators need to be aware of and how are they managing risk this time around?

What Makes Secondary Self Storage Markets Appealing

There is steady growth in secondary markets, especially those with a growing residential and diverse employment base.

You’re Flooded With Smart Data. Now Let’s Use It!

In-house data provides the greatest insight into what's actually happening.

The Role of Powerful Data in the Development Process

As a third-party manager, we’ve found our conversations are immediately more productive when developers have data.

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.

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