Real estate developer Kellenbeck Holdings LLC intends to build a self-storage facility on 4.65 acres in Phoenix, Ore. Exit 24 Storage would feature a 47,000-square-foot, two-story building and potentially four single-story structures comprising 73,000 …
Conditional Zoning Proposed for Self-Storage Developments in East Rutherford, NJ
Update 11/29/17 – East Rutherford officials have proposed new zoning regulations that would make self-storage an allowed conditional use in the borough’s I Light Industrial District. Language in the district’s current land-use code is…
U-Haul to Convert Vacant Rawleigh Building to Self-Storage in Memphis, TN
Phoenix-based U-Haul International Inc. intends to “preserve and convert” a dilapidated former manufacturing plant and warehouse in Memphis, Tenn., into a self-storage and truck-rental facility. The 103-year-old Rawleigh Building at 137-139…
A Self-Storage Manager’s Guide to Controlling Facility Expenses
While some property expenses are out of a self-storage manager’s control, there are many items on which you can make a positive impact. Here are some areas to scrutinize for cost-saving opportunities.
3 Reasons to Promote Your Self Storage Business Using LinkedIn
Often overlooked in self-storage marketing circles, LinkedIn can be a useful platform to boost market exposure, generate leads and increase business-networking opportunities. This article will help you understand how mining for connections in LinkedIn …
Storagebuck Launches Peer-to-Peer Self-Storage Services in Sydney
Storagebuck has launched an online peer-to-peer marketplace in Sydney that enables people in need of storage to find available space in their local area from businesses and homeowners. Spacelli and Spacer.com.au Pty. Ltd. started similar services …
Chicago Startup Spacii Offers Peer-to-Peer Self-Storage Option
Chicago startup Spacii has launched an online platform to connect homeowners who have extra room with renters seeking non-traditional self-storage options. The peer-to-peer storage concept can also link people with businesses that have available space….
Self-Storage REIT Extra Space Celebrates LEED Gold Certification of Maryland Facilities
Extra Space Storage Inc., a publicly traded self-storage real estate investment trust (REIT) and third-party management firm, announced 12 of its Maryland facilities have earned LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) Gold Certification….
Stop Frustrating Self-Storage Customers With Annoying Website Features
As consumer habits have shifted predominantly online, websites play an increasingly critical role in customer engagement. But as you evolve your self-storage website, it’s imperative to keep the user experience in mind. A well-designed website th…