Market Conditions

Recent world events have greatly affected the self-storage industry, and nearly all of the news is positive. Read what’s changing and why, particularly in relation to facility demand, occupancy and rental rates.

The current construction market is a bit topsy-turvy thanks to rising prices and supply-chain issues. The author went to four experts in self-storage and boat/RV storage for advice on project costs and planning in this uncertain market.

Much of the nation celebrated the 50th anniversary of Title IX this week, but the landmark law has had an impact far more reaching than just sports. Here’s a salute to the many women in self-storage who are a driving force behind the industry’s...

It’s no secret that self-storage is a desirable investment, but why has there been so much focus on secondary and tertiary markets? Let’s examine the factors that have created hot market conditions and how buyers and sellers can strategically...

Self-storage has been hailed across the globe for its ability to outperform other real estate assets, and the same is true in Asia. Read how the industry has fared through the pandemic and why operators and investors are bullish on the growth and...

There was a lot of discussion last year about a mass exodus of people away from some metro areas and how those shifts were affecting self-storage move-ins and move-outs. The U.S. Census Bureau just released official data on population shifts...