Update 12/17/15 – Cornerstone RPC Storage Development has launched phase two of its $75 million self-storage development plan. The joint venture will develop two multi-story facilities in the metro Dallas market and a third in metro Denver, accor…
Cornerstone RPC Storage Launches Phase 2 of $75M Self-Storage Development Plan in Texas and Colorado
Protecting Your Self-Storage Brand Perception in the Face of Disaster
Crisis management is also reputation management. It is the most difficult customer service test any self-storage business can endure. Although keeping your public image intact may seem less important than dealing with the immediacy of damage to your fa…
Inside Self-Storage Releases ‘Darlings of Design’ Facility-Exteriors Image Gallery
Inside Self-Storage (ISS) has published a new online image gallery, “Darlings of Design Gallery 2015: A Visual Showcase of Superior Self-Storage Exteriors.” The free presentation provides viewers with a visual tour of self-storage exteriors inclu…
Convicted Arsonist in Kiwi Self Storage of New Zealand Trial Gets Appeal Date
A Nov. 9 court of appeals date has been set for convicted arsonist Angelo Bitossi, whose was sentenced to 8.5 years for setting the fire that caused more than $9 million in damage and property losses at Kiwi Self Storage in Wellington, New Zealand.
San Diego Self Storage Wins Top Spot in ‘Union Tribune’ Reader-Choice Poll
San Diego Self Storage was named the “Best Storage Facility” by “Union Tribune” readers in this year’s poll, beating out nine other nominees. It’s the third consecutive year the company has made the list since …
University Self Storage in Sarasota, FL, Receives Women’s Choice Award for ‘Outstanding Customer Experience’
University Self Storage (USS) recently earned the 2015 Women’s Choice Award for providing an “outstanding customer experience” to its female clientele. It’s the third consecutive year the company has been honored by WomenCertifi…
A Space Center Self Storage in Beacon Falls, CT, Sold for $3.9M
A Space Center Self Storage in Beacon Falls, Conn., recently sold to a private-investment group for $3.9 million. The 26,850-square-foot property at 808 S. Main St. is in the heart of the Naugatuck Valley of New Haven County. It’s on the main acc…
Hudson Industrial Equities Buys Automall Parkway Self Storage in Fremont, CA
Real estate developer Hudson Industrial Equities Inc. has acquired Automall Parkway Self Storage in Fremont, Calif., for $5.5 million. Built in 1998, the property at 43941 Osgood Road features three two-story buildings and comprises 683 storage units, …
Self-Storage Finance Firm Jernigan Capital Declares Third-Quarter 2015 Dividend
Jernigan Capital Inc., a merchant bank and advisory firm serving the self-storage industry, has declared a third-quarter dividend of $0.35 per share, payable on Oct. 15 to stockholders of record on Oct. 1. The dividend is equal to the one issued for th…
Darlings of Design Gallery 2015: A Visual Showcase of Superior Self-Storage Exteriors
New techniques and materials, architectural flair, and even innovative site layout have elevated self-storage design to new levels and trampled preconceived notions of how a facility should look. This image gallery showcases examples of today’s s…