Self-Storage Market Analysis 2021: Albuquerque, NM

Sep 10, 2021

Though many Sun Belt self-storage markets have been booming, Albuquerque and the rest of New Mexico have chugged along at a slower clip. Read about dynamics contributing to this pace and why owners and investors remain optimistic about these...

Self-Storage Roof Design: New Factors That Drive Decision-Making

Sep 07, 2021

Self-storage roof design used to be pretty basic, but modern structures and changing municipal requirements have upped the ante. Read about the factors that are driving decision-making and how they impact the look of your project.

Ensure Your Next Self-Storage Development Is Built for Success With These 2021 Education Videos!

Sep 07, 2021

Self-storage development has undergone a steep evolution in recent years thanks to land scarcity, municipal requirements and deeply competitive markets. To ensure your building strategy is on point with current trends, dive into the seminars that...

Self-Storage Development and Zoning Activity: January 2020

Aug 31, 2021

Update 8/31/21 – The joint venture between real estate development firms Blumenfeld Development Group (BDG) and The Hampshire Cos. has broken ground on its self-storage project in Roslyn Heights, New York. The facility at 71 Jane St. will comprise...

Multi-Story, Maybe Mixed-Use: How to Make the Most of a Little Urban Plot for Self-Storage

Aug 25, 2021

As large parcels in urban areas become scarce for self-storage development, little lots become more attractive. To make them work, however, you probably need to build multi-story. Consider this advice for overcoming common challenges and making...

The Self-Storage Development Journey, Start to Finish: Get and Share Advice

Aug 17, 2021

It’s an exciting time for self-storage development! Ground-up sites and conversion projects are opening across the globe as more investors join the industry and existing owners expand their portfolios. But as anyone who’s built storage facilities...

What a Feasibility Report Should Reveal About Your Proposed Self-Storage Project

Aug 17, 2021

When deciding whether to move forward with new self-storage development, you need a lot of information about the market in general and proposed site in particular. A feasibility study helps you determine whether a project is financially viable.

Stuf Expands in San Francisco Bay Area by Converting Unused Commercial Space to Self-Storage

Aug 11, 2021

Stuf, a startup business that partners with commercial-property owners to convert unused space to self-storage, has added two locations in San Francisco and Oakland, California. Both are in the basements of commercial buildings and will serve...

Real Estate Development Firm Hines Raises $650M for Investment in Self-Storage, Other Property Types

Aug 10, 2021

Hines, an international real estate development, investment and management firm, has launched Hines U.S. Property Partners (HUSPP), a new, open-ended fund focused on industrial, life-sciences, mixed-use, multi-family, office, self-storage and...

The Self-Storage Construction Timeline: Why It’s Critical, What to Include, How to Keep It on Track

Aug 04, 2021

Anything can happen during the construction of a self-storage facility, from bad weather and material-delivery delays to subcontractors who fall behind. To keep your project from being derailed, you need to prepare—and follow—a detailed timeline...