Self Storage Station, which operates eight self-storage facilities in Northeast Pennsylvania, has purchased Parkway Storage in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., for $1.36 million. The 3.5-acre property at 1266 Sans Souci Parkway comprises 10 single-story buildings co…
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Menards Seeks Zoning Approval to Convert Former Milwaukee Pick ‘n Save to Self-Storage
Menard Inc., which operates the Menards home-improvement retail chain throughout the Midwest, intends to buy a former supermarket next to one of its existing stores in the Northridge area of Milwaukee and convert it to self-storage. The company is seek…
Highland Development Ventures Buys Newly Converted Self-Storage Property in West Allis, WI
Real estate developer Highland Development Ventures LLC has acquired a self-storage facility in West Allis, Wis., a Milwaukee suburb, for $5.5 million. The 49,330-square-foot property at 232 S. Curtis Road was very recently converted from a former ware…
ISS News Desk: Inside Self-Storage Announces Changes to Leadership
Inside Self-Storage, recently announced several changes to its executive leadership team. ISS Founder Troy Bix is leaving the brand to explore new business opportunities. Stepping up to take his place as ISS Vice President is Teri Lanza, who’ll o…
Self-Storage Roofs: How Preventative Maintenance Makes Dollars and Sense
Waiting until your self-storage roof springs a leak is the wrong way to approach its maintenance. A proactive approach will minimize repair costs and extend roof life.
Hawaii Governor Signs Update to Self-Storage Lien Law
Hawaii Gov. David Y. Ige signed an update to the state’s self-storage lien law on July 11 that enables storage operators to communicate with tenants via e-mail, advertise lien sales in a place other than the local newspaper, conduct auctions onli…
Self-Storage Insurance Agency MiniCo Earns ‘Award of Excellence’ From IMCA
MiniCo Insurance Agency LLC, a provider of insurance products for the self-storage industry, received an “Award of Excellence” last month from the Insurance Marketing & Communications Association (IMCA) for its marketing campaign suppor…
2017 ISS World Expo Videos Now Available On-Demand!
44 education sessions from the 2017 ISS World Expo are now available in on-demand format and priced at just $20 each! Watch these online videos and learn everything you need to know about the self-storage industry.
Advancements in Self-Storage Access-Control Technology
A self-storage facility’s access-control system is critical to its security. Learn about advancements in this technology.
Blending Into the Backdrop: Upscale Design Leads to Self-Storage Success
Once viewed as an eyesore and unwelcome by communities, self-storage facilities are now being embraced and considered an asset. Here’s why upscale design can lead to property success.