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Monthly Archives: September 2015

6 Common Myths About Self-Storage Development

Much like any commercial development, self-storage construction can be complicated, full of challenges and try even an experienced builder’s patience. Here are six preconceived myths about developing self-storage, and what you really need to know…

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Moove In Self Storage Completes Expansion of Facility in Lancaster, PA

Update 9/18/15 – Moove In Self Storage has concluded the expansion of its Centerville location in Lancaster, Pa. The project included a renovation of the facility’s exterior, adding the company’s barn façade. Other improvements…

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Self-Storage Proposed to Replace Bowling Alley in Boynton Beach, FL

The Coalition of Boynton West Residential Associations (COBWRA), a volunteer civic group representing unincorporated residential communities in the Boynton Beach area of Palm Beach County, Fla., recently voted to support a proposed self-storage develop…

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CubeSmart Buys 2 Safeguard Self Storage Facilities for $24.8M

CubeSmart, a publicly traded self-storage real estate investment trust (REIT), has acquired two Safeguard Self Storage properties in Baldwin, N.Y., and Ridgefield, N.J., for $11.9 million and $12.9 million, respectively.

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Strategic Storage Trust II Acquires Self-Storage Facility in Foley, AL, for $8M

Strategic Storage Trust II Inc., a real estate investment trust (REIT) affiliated with SmartStop Self Storage, recently purchased a facility in the Gulf Coast city of Foley, Ala., for $8 million. It’s the company’s 32nd acquisition.

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The 2015 Top-Operators List: Expansion and Brand Growth Abound in the Self-Storage Space

This slideshow takes you inside the Inside Self-Storage 2015 Top-Operators List, looking at notable growth and decline among this year’s top 100 participants. See who’s expanding and dropping size as well as new players in the business in this insightf…

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The 2015 Top-Operators List: Expansion and Brand Growth Abound in the Self-Storage Space

This slideshow takes you inside the Inside Self-Storage 2015 Top-Operators List, looking at notable growth and decline among this year’s top 100 participants. See who’s expanding and dropping size as well as new players in the business in this insightf…

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Listen, Learn, Offer: Tried and True Sales Tips for Self-Storage Operators

Self-storage operators who listen to the customers, learn their needs, then offer solutions will fare better. Follow these tried and true sales tips to become a better salesperson.

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Listen, Learn, Offer: Tried and True Sales Tips for Self-Storage Operators

Self-storage operators who listen to the customers, learn their needs, then offer solutions will fare better. Follow these tried and true sales tips to become a better salesperson.

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Banner Storage Group Proposes Extra Space Self-Storage Facility for Mount Greenwood, IL

Banner Storage Group LLC, a subsidiary of Banner Apartments LLC, which buys, builds, finances and sells self-storage properties, has proposed a self-storage development that would replace a vacant lot at the northeast corner of 111th Street and Harding…

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