Officials in Le Center, Minn., have agreed to sell the city’s last owned parcel to a self-storage developer. Representatives from Miller Homes LLC met with officials from the Le Center Economic Development Authority (EDA) last week to offer $20,0…
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Storage Tech Proposes ‘Man Cave’ Self-Storage Center for Napa, CA
Storage Tech LLC received approval last week from the Napa, Calif., County Planning Commission to build Napa Vault Storage, which will comprise condominium self-storage units that are often referred to as “man caves.” The facility will be t…
CBRE Valuation & Advisory Services Releases Self-Storage Investor Survey Report for 3Q 2016
CBRE Group Inc., a commercial real estate services and investment firm, has released its third-quarter 2016 “Self Storage Investor Survey,” a report produced through its Valuation & Advisory Services Division. The three-page report incl…
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Investing in Self-Storage Renovation: 4 Improvement Projects to Consider
Self-storage has become a highly competitive market, so it’s imperative that your property provide aesthetic appeal. Consider these facility-renovation projects to create greater revenue, entice and retain tenants, and even beckon a facility buye…
Self-Storage Rezoning Request Denied in Birmingham, AL, After Local Opposition
The Shelby County Planning Commission in Birmingham, Ala., this week unanimously denied a rezoning request for a self-storage proposal following opposition from officials and residents. Brent Fields of Eight18 Properties submitted the request to rezone…
Armadillo Self Storage Employees Climb Mount Snowdon in Wales for Charity
Six employees from three Armadillo Self Storage facilities recently climbed Mount Snowdon, the highest mountain in Wales, to raise money for the Multiple Sclerosis Society. The team from the company’s stores in Liverpool and Stoke-on-Trent, Engla…
South Africa Self-Storage Operator Stor-Age Sponsors Rugby Festival
Stor-Age Self Storage, which operates more than 37 locations in South Africa, will be the title sponsor for the Stor-Age Old Boys Tens rugby festival, Nov. 4-5, at the Pirates Sports Club in Johannesburg. The festival is a celebration of the old-school…
Creating and Managing a Self-Storage Construction Timeline
Proper creation and management of the construction timeline is critical to the successful completion of a self-storage project. Follow these guidelines to map the sequence of events and milestones to help guide the development team.
Acts of Social Good = Profit for Self-Storage Operators
Partnering with a charity is a great way for self-storage operators to give back to their community and help others. It can also provide unique networking opportunities as new customers hear about the brand through word-of-mouth and local press coverag…