Self-storage managers must occasionally deal with situations in which customers die, get divorced or otherwise disappear during tenancy. This article examines life-changing events that can affect your tenants and business and how to proceed in these ci…
6 Ways to Cater to Modern Self-Storage Customers
Successful self-storage operators find ways to tap into the needs of all customers and offer conveniences to satisfy the most discerning prospects. Guest blogger Lisa Jackson of The Box Self Storage Services LLC offers six key ways to cater to modern c…
Multi-Story CubeSmart Facility to Be Built at Ravaudage Complex in Winter Park, FL
A multi-story, mixed-use property that will include a CubeSmart-branded self-storage facility, a restaurant and retail is planned as part of the Ravaudage Complex in Winter Park, Fla. An unidentified buyer acquired the 1.48-acre property from Sydgan Co…
Self-Storage Operator Bee Safe Opens New Facility in Simpsonville, SC
The Carroll Cos., which operates five self-storage facilities in the Carolinas, has opened a new Bee Safe Storage and Wine Cellar in Simpsonville, S.C. The company will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Nov. 1 at 4 p.m., according to a press release.
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Self-Storage Management Firms Report 3Q 2017 Operating Results
Self-storage management firms Sentry Self Storage Management and Absolute Storage Management have released their third-quarter 2017 operating results showing year-over-year improvement in revenue, net operating income and occupancy.
Real Estate Roundup: Self-Storage Transactions October 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 “Investing and Real Estate” to…
Public Storage Employees Compete in ‘Sing to Win’ Music-Video Contest
Employees of self-storage real estate investment trust (REIT) Public Storage Inc. are vying for a $250 grand prize by submitting homemade music videos that pay homage to the company’s orange branding scheme and promote its services to customers. …
Self-Storage Construction Spending Hits All-Time High
Self-storage construction spending hit an all-time high eight months into the year, topping $2.27 billion through August. With four months left to tally, that figure is already more than the $1.9 billion spent in all of 2016, representing an 89 percent…
CubeSmart Acquires Four Seasons Self Storage in Oakland Park, FL
CubeSmart, a self-storage real estate investment trust and third-party management firm, acquired Four Seasons Self Storage in Oakland Park, Fla., for $14.5 million. The seller was Warehouse Thirteen LLC, a Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based firm led by Layne …
1st Storage Centres of England Makes a Screaming Good Halloween Video
1st Storage Centres, which operates two self-storage facilities in North East England, is scaring up some fun for Halloween with this holiday-themed video for customers. Get ready for some dramatic music, vampires, witches and goblins! But don’t …