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Robber Escapes With Cash After Threatening Self-Storage Employee

A man who threatened a self-storage employee this week at Secure Care Storage in Oklahoma City, Okla., made off with an unknown amount of cash. Although he did not produce a weapon, the office worker told police she was afraid the man might hurt her. ...More
February 7, 2013
Posted in News, Legal Issues, Management
Self-Storage Operating Performance in the Primary Markets: What It May Mean for Facility Owners

The self-storage industry is known for its ability to weather swings in the economy that negatively impact other property types. This article examines the operating performance of the primary self-storage markets consisting of real estate investment trusts and independent ...More
February 7, 2013 By Ray Wilson
Posted in Articles, Management
Storage Deluxe Launches Premium Vehicle-Storage Division in New York

Self-storage operator Storage Deluxe has launched Deluxe Car Storage, a specialty division targeted at owners of luxury, exotic and classic cars. The company’s first premium vehicle-storage facility has opened in Hyde Park, N.Y., with plans to grow a national portfolio. ...More
February 6, 2013
Posted in News, Management
Ezy Access Storage in Toowoomba, Australia, Sold for $3.5M

Ezy Access Storage in Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia, recently sold for $3.5 million. Built in 2008, the single-story facility is on Boundary St. near Wilsonton. The property has a land area of 5,753 square meters. ...More
February 6, 2013
Posted in News, Real Estate
Self-Storage Occupancy in Singapore Increases for Chinese New Year

Self-storage tenants in Singapore are using their units to declutter their homes in time for Chinese New Year, according to local operators. Extra Space Self Storage, which has five facilities in the Southeast Asian city-state, reported a 7 percent increase in customers ...More
February 5, 2013
Posted in News
Stor-All Systems Breaks Ground on Atlanta Self-Storage Facility

Stor-All Systems Inc. broke ground this week on a Stor-All Storage brand self-storage facility in the Vinings area of Atlanta. Situated on less than an acre of land on the northwest corner of Cumberland Parkway and Paces Ferry Road, the four-story facility will encompass ...More
February 5, 2013
Posted in News, Construction, Real Estate
Manager of North Port, FL, Self-Storage Facility Named ‘Citizen of the Year’

Jill Luke, general manager at Patriot Self Storage in North Port, Fla., has been honored by city officials as 2012 Citizen of the Year. Luke has been with Patriot since 2009 and was recognized largely for her extensive work with many community causes and activities. ...More
February 5, 2013
Posted in News
Storage Post Self Storage Renovates Facility in New Rochelle, NY

Storage Post Self Storage recently completed interior and exterior renovations to a multi-story facility in New Rochelle, N.Y. The project included structural changes to the office and entrance areas, new paint and signage. ...More
February 4, 2013
Posted in News, Construction
8 Self-Storage Units Damaged When Roof Collapses Under Snow at Utah Facility

Eight storage units were heavily damaged last week when a roof collapsed under the weight of snow at a self-storage facility in Roy, Utah. Six of the units were completely destroyed. Failure to keep snow and ice cleared from the building likely contributed to the collapse, ...More
February 4, 2013
Posted in News, Management
Amsdell Cos. Enters Atlanta Self-Storage Market With Purchase of 3 Facilities

The Amsdell family of companies has acquired three self-storage properties in the Atlanta area. The facilities will be operated by Compass Self Storage LLC, giving the brand a foray into the Georgia market. The properties comprise more than 175,000 net rentable square feet. ...More
February 1, 2013
Posted in News, Real Estate

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