Rosewood Property Co. (RPC), a Dallas-based real estate firm that owns self-storage facilities, has acquired StorAmerica Storage & Wine Cellar in Carmel, Ind. The property will be managed by self-storage real estate investment trust Extra Space Sto…
ISS Launches 2017 Self-Storage Exterior Design Image Gallery
Inside Self-Storage (ISS) has published a new online image gallery, “Superstars of Self-Storage Design: 2017 Facility-Exteriors Showcase.” The free presentation provides viewers with a visual tour of industry facades and grounds including a…
Superstars of Self-Storage Design: 2017 Facility-Exteriors Showcase
As self-storage spreads across the face of the globe and developers enter more and diverse markets, a new era of facility design emerges, forever changing the industry’s public image. This spectacular showcase highlights exterior design trends, m…
Master These Twitter Do’s and Don’ts to Benefit Your Self-Storage Business
Using Twitter may be simple but leveraging it effectively for your self-storage business can be a challenge. Guest blogger Chuck G of iBid4Storage discusses key do’s and don’ts to up your tweet game while elevating the credibility of your o…
JEB Group Launches 2 All-Time Self Storage Projects in Philadelphia Market
JEB Group LLC, which operates the All-Time Self Storage brand, has two development projects underway in the suburban Philadelphia market. Together, the properties will comprise approximately 117,000 square feet. Both are expected to open this year, acc…
SJM Partners Files Plans for Self-Storage Facility in Hell’s Kitchen Neighborhood of NYC
Real estate developer SJM Partners Inc. has filed plans to build a six-story, mixed-use property that will include office space, retail and self-storage in Hell’s Kitchen, a neighborhood on the West Side of New York City. If approved, the facilit…
Lack of Commercial Property in England Slows Big Yellow Self-Storage Expansion Plans
U.K. self-storage operator Big Yellow Group PLC is finding available commercial real estate on which it can develop new locations scarce amid a flurry of housing development in London and Southeast England. Though the company recently took over two Loc…
Trove Technologies Launches Valet Self-Storage Service in San Francisco Bay Area
Trove Technologies Inc., a startup business specializing in valet self-storage, has launched service in San Francisco and the surrounding Bay Area behind an $8 million Series A round of financing led by venture-capital firm Greylock Partners. Trove use…
Real Estate Roundup: Self-Storage Transactions May 2017
Self-storage properties are constantly changing hands, and Inside Self-Storage is regularly notified of these market transactions. Many are covered in detail on the ISS website and available for viewing on the “Real Estate” topics page. Fol…
3 Ways to Successfully Engage With Your Self-Storage Business Yelp Profile
Online review sites are a great opportunity for self-storage operators to gather feedback and information from customers. Consider these tips to successfully engage with your Yelp profile and use consumer feedback to your advantage.