The national Self Storage Association (SSA) has hired Joseph L. Doherty as senior vice president of legal and legislative counsel. Doherty joins the SSA after four years with the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America, where he most rece…
William Warren Group/StorQuest Self Storage Opens New Facility in Lakewood, CO
The William Warren Group (WWG), a privately held real estate company that operates the StorQuest Self Storage brand, has opened a new location in Lakewood, Colo., its first in the city. The facility at 9720 W. Colfax Ave. is in the 40 West Arts Distric…
Titan Development, Extra Space Partner on AZ, NM Self-Storage Developments
Real estate developer Titan Development has partnered with Extra Space Storage Inc., a self-storage real estate investment trust and third-party management firm, to build six storage facilities in Arizona and New Mexico.
Public Storage Acquires 6-Property Self-Storage Portfolio in Dallas-Fort Worth Area
Public Storage Inc., a self-storage real estate investment trust, has purchased a six-property portfolio in the Dallas-Fort Worth Area. The seller was a joint venture owned by Advantage Storage and Harrison Street Real Estate Capital, according to a pr…
FollettUSA Acquires Firehouse Self Storage in Loveland, CO
A group of California investors led by FollettUSA, an owner of manufactured-home communities., has purchased Firehouse Self Storage in Loveland, Colo., for $22.2 million, from the Burton Family. The property at 2600 S. Lincoln Ave. sits on 24 acres and…
DealPoint Merrill to Convert Former Macy’s to Self-Storage in Richmond Heights, OH
DealPoint Merrill LLC, a real estate development and property-management firm, intends to convert a former Macy’s store to self-storage in Richmond Heights, Ohio. The company acquired the 162,190-square-foot building at 641 Richmond Road through …
A Guide to Securing a Self-Storage Construction Loan
When building a self-storage project, funding is critical. Here’s how to formulate your financing request to ensure you can secure your construction loan.
Moove In Self Storage Acquires 3 Properties in Douglassville, Pottstown, PA
Moove In Self Storage, which operates 21 locations in Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, has acquired two existing facilities and a conversion-development site from B&S Self Storage in Douglassville and Pottstown, Pa. Moove In will expand a 14,…
Self-Storage Zoning Amendments Viewed Favorably in DeKalb, IL
DeKalb, Ill., planners and residents appear to favor amendments to the city’s zoning ordinance that would create uses and definitions for indoor and outdoor self-storage projects. The plan was proposed by real estate developer Jim Mason, who want…
Stop & Stor Administration Director Wins Louis R. Miller Leadership Award
Denise Henick, director of administration for New York self-storage operator Stop & Stor, has won a Louis R. Miller Leadership Award in the “Established Businessperson” category. Named in honor of a West Brighton, N.Y., businessman and …