Real estate firm Broward Development LLC received approval to build a three-story self-storage facility in Jacksonville, Fla. The development will be the company’s fifth storage site in the city, according to a press release.
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Wentworth Storage Co. Acquires Land to Build Self-Storage in Phoenix
Commercial real estate firm Wentworth Storage Co. LLC (WSC) has purchased land in Phoenix for $770,000 on which it plans to build a self-storage facility. The 1.6-acre property is near the northwest corner of 19th and W. Glendale Avenues. Construction …
National Storage Affiliates Trust Buys Value Self Storage in Palmetto, FL
National Storage Affiliates Trust (NSAT), a Maryland real estate investment trust (REIT) specializing in self-storage, has purchased Value Self Storage in Palmetto, Fla., for $4.4 million. It’s the company’s fourth acquisition in the state …
The SBA 7(a) Loan Program: A Self-Storage Overview and Case Study
More self-storage owners and investors are exploring how they can benefit from the Small Business Administration loan program. Here’s an overview of this type of lending, who’s a good candidate, and a case study from a storage operator who …
Self-Storage Could Be Banned From Parts of Downtown Charleston, SC
Officials in Charleston, S.C., may tighten restrictions on self-storage, including banning the business use from its urban commercial district near downtown. The planning commission is expected to consider the action on Wednesday, along with reclassify…
Self-Storage Facility With Delivery Center Proposed for Roanoke, VA
Update 3/16/17 – The Roanoke Planning Commission approved the Cherney Development Co.’s rezoning application for a second time on Monday, with Katz recusing herself from the 5-0 vote. If approved by the city council, the rezoning would allo…
Avoiding and Addressing Property-Damage Incidents at Your Self-Storage Facility
Even the most diligent self-storage operator isn’t immune from experiencing property damage at his facility from time to time. Here’s are some common incidents that can occur and how to avoid and address them.
Operating Self-Storage in Norway: Technology Paves the Way for OK Minilager AS
The self-storage industry has gained momentum in numerous countries in recent years. In each, the business has developed in its own way. This is the story of OK Minilager AS, a self-storage operator with more than 40 locations in Norway, and how it has…
Safeguard Self Storage Expands Chicago-Area Portfolio With Hermosa Development
Safeguard Self Storage, which operates facilities throughout the eastern states, has opened a new facility in the Hermosa neighborhood of Chicago. The site is the company’s 15th in the city and 71st in the nation, according to a company press rel…
The Sterling Group Acquires, Expands Self-Storage Facility in Goshen, IN
The Sterling Group received support on Tuesday in its quest to expand its newly acquired facility. The plan commission is recommending the Goshen City Council approve the operator’s request to rezone a 2.06-acre parcel at 2980 W. Wilden Ave.