Business owner John Dugan has opened a facility in Cicero, Ill., that will be managed by self-storage real estate investment trust CubeSmart and branded under its name. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Nov. 9 for the property at 1331 S. 55th Court…
Clark Storage Facility Moves Closer to Reality in Council Bluffs, IA
Clark Storage LLC received initial zoning approval on Tuesday to build a self-storage facility in Council Bluffs, Iowa. With a unanimous vote, the planning commission agreed to rezone 8-plus acres for the 500-unit project that would be located near the…
Owners of Mamaroneck Self-Storage in NY Honored by Local Chamber
Brothers Chris and Sean Murphy, who own Mamaroneck Self Storage and Murphy Brothers Contracting Inc. in Mamaroneck, N.Y., have been chosen as the 2018 honoree of the local chamber of commerce and will be recognized for the distinction during a Jan. 12 …
SmartStop Self Storage Announces Winners of $10K Video-Commercial Contest
SmartStop Asset Management LLC, a diversified real estate company that manages 108 self-storage facilities in Canada and the United States under the SmartStop Self Storage brand, announced the winners of its video-commercial contest.
Warrenton, OR, Task Force to Examine Self-Storage Zoning Restrictions
Officials in Warrenton, Ore., will assemble a task force charged with making recommendations on how the city should proceed with self-storage development. The group will be comprised of city and planning commissioners who’ll present their finding…
Self-Storage Operations Expand in Sheboygan, WI
The city of Sheboygan is seeing even more self-storage activity this year with the opening of a new Transpo Mini Storage facility at 1331 Wisconsin Ave. The company is opening its new location, which was converted from a former North Woods Chemical Co….
Building On Up: Important Factors to Consider for Multi-Story Self-Storage Developments
Multi-story self-storage projects have become increasingly common as the industry matures, but these developments pose unique challenges and require important considerations. This article examines key factors to ensure your project is a success.
Holiday Giving: Simple Ways Self-Storage Operators Can Help During the Season
As we enter the holiday season, many self-storage operators around the world are launching charity drives or logging volunteer hours. If you don’t already have a plan to pitch in, here are some ideas.
CapStack Partners CEO Discusses Mistakes Self-Storage Buyers Should Avoid When Seeking Capital Investment
When putting together a self-storage deal, investors can sometimes stumble through the real estate and financing process. In this video from investment bank and advisory firm CapStack Partners, CEO David Blatt discusses common mistakes buyers make when…
New Hampshire Self Storage Association Hosts Holiday Party
The New Hampshire Self Storage Association (NHSSA) is hosting an annual holiday party, Dec. 5, at the Concord Country Club in Concord, N.H. The event at 22 Country Club Lane begins at 5:30 p.m. with cocktails and appetizers, followed by dinner at 6 p.m…