Robertson County, Tenn., commissioners narrowly rejected a rezoning proposal that would have enabled real estate developer Corey Richardson to pursue a self-storage project on 7.5 acres across from the Glover Hills subdivision. Several residents spoke …
CubeSmart Acquires All Stor Self Storage in Austin, TX
CubeSmart, a self-storage real estate investment trust (REIT) and third-party management firm, has purchased All Stor Self Storage in Austin, Texas. The seller was Endeavor Real Estate Group, an Austin-based, privately owned business focused on the acq…
ISS News Desk: New Products Unveiled at the Inside Self-Storage World Expo
Several self-storage suppliers introduced new products at the recent Inside Self-Storage World Expo in Las Vegas. Many of them focused on the technology side of the business. Learn more in this ISS News Desk. Read more about the show in this article or…
4 Crime-Prevention Strategies for Self-Storage Facilities
Your self-storage facility doesn’t have to appear rundown or graffiti-riddled, or even have a single broken window, to become a target for crime. Illegal activities occur at all types of properties—new and established, in small towns and bi…
Pearl River, NY, Self-Storage Project Gets Site-Plan Approval, Residents Mount Offensive
Self-storage developer Edmund Lane, operating as Route 304 LLC, has received site-plan approval from the Orangetown, N.Y., Planning Board for a controversial self-storage development known as the Hillside Commercial Park project. Lane has pursued his p…
Boxbee Sells Valet-Storage Operation, Unveils Software Platform for Entrepreneurs
Boxbee Inc., which launched in 2012 as an app-based startup specializing in valet self-storage services, has sold the storage operation and changed its business model to serve as a software provider. The company will now offer a proprietary software pl…
National Storage REIT Expands New Zealand Presence With 2 Self-Storage Acquisitions in Wellington
Australia-based self-storage operator National Storage REIT (NSR) has entered the Wellington, New Zealand, self-storage market with the purchase of two facilities for $25 million. The transaction is expected to close later this month, according to a co…
Strategic Storage Trust II Acquires Self-Storage Facility in Sacramento, CA
Strategic Storage Trust II Inc. (SST II), a public, non-traded, self-storage real estate investment trust (REIT) sponsored by SmartStop Asset Management LLC, has acquired a self-storage facility in Sacramento, Calif.—its first in the city. The pr…
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A Social Media Startup Guide for Self-Storage Operators: 3 Simple Steps to Lasting Success
Creating a social media plan for your self-storage business might sound daunting, but it’s crucial for managing your reputation, creating and maintaining brand awareness, and engaging customers. Here are three simple steps to help you master the …