The third annual Latin America Self Storage Expo, an event designed for facility developers, investors and operators interested in the Central and South America markets, will be held April 24-26 at the Marriott Miami Biscayne Bay Hotel in Miami. The co…
West Coast Self-Storage to Open New Facility in Shoreline, WA
West Coast Self-Storage Group and 16523 Partners LLC plan to open a new self-storage facility this month in Shoreline, Wash. The property at 16523 Aurora Ave. N. is just north of the intersection of 165th St. and Aurora Ave. N. The building comprises 8…
Wentworth Self Storage Acquires Phoenix Facility
Wentworth Self Storage, a subsidiary of commercial real estate firm Wentworth Property Co. LLC, has purchased Accessible Self Storage in Phoenix for $5.1 million. The 4-acre property at 7111 W. Indian School Road comprises 70,605 square feet of net ren…
Why Your Self-Storage Business Needs a Facebook Page
In this “Time for Action” video from 3 Mile Domination, Jim Ross discusses the importance of having a Facebook page for your self-storage business. He notes that many operators don’t have one, even though it’s free and easy to c…
The Elements of Self-Storage Style: Design Factors to Ensure Success
Though self-storage facility design may appear straightforward, there are several factors to consider when building a property for success. Here are ideas for creating a unique architectural presence while maintaining cost-efficiency, function and secu…
Prime Group Holdings Acquires Queens, NY, Self-Storage Facility for $94M
Prime Group Holdings, a New York-based real estate group that owns self-storage and other real estate interests, has acquired a storage facility from Madison Development LLC in the Astoria neighborhood of Queens, N.Y., for $94 million. The 173,990-squa…
Man Shot at Self-Storage Facility in Brookings, OR
Update 1/15/18 – The Curry County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Robert Kris Stanley of Brookings, Ore., in connection with the self-storage shooting incident that injured Terebesi. Authorities arrested Stanley, 27, on Jan. 5 in Shelton, Wash. He …
Devon Self Storage Acquires 3-Property Portfolio in Ottawa County, MI
Devon Self Storage, a California-based operator that owns or manages 46 facilities nationwide, has acquired a family-owned portfolio consisting of three properties in Ottawa County, Mich. The sites comprise 212,668 square feet of rentable space in 1,29…
Crisis Management and Public Relations: A Guide for Self-Storage Operators
Being prepared in the event of a crisis with a media-relations plan can minimize the negative exposure for your self-storage business. Follow these guidelines to develop a strong public-relations strategy before an incident occurs.