JLL Capital Markets led the financing efforts for Raymer Self Storage, a fully entitled self-storage development in California’s San Fernando Valley JLL Capital Markets announced today that it arranged an $18.2 million construction loan for the development of Raymer Self Storage, a fully entitled, 65,220-rentable-square-foot self-storage facility in Van Nuys, California. JLL worked on behalf of the borrower, LaTerra Development, to secure the two-year construction loan through Calmwater Capital, LLC. Due for completion in 2025, Raymer Self Storage will replace an existing warehouse and industrial building on a 1.19-acre site…
Day: September 10, 2024
Hernandez Development Opens New Self-Storage in Carol Stream, IL
Hernandez Development has unveiled a new Class A self-storage facility in Carol Stream, Illinois. The development is set on a 2.71-acre site along North Avenue, bringing much-needed climate-controlled storage solutions to the area. The new facility will feature a modern three-story building along with an additional one-story structure, offering a combined 72,860 net rentable square feet. Designed to meet the diverse storage needs of the community, the facility will house 638 climate-controlled and non-climate-controlled storage units, including 50 premium drive-up units, providing easy access and optimal protection for stored items.…
LaTerra Development Retains its Site to Build First in Area Self Storage Facility in Irving, TX
H-E-B, the highly sought-after Texas grocer, is building a supermarket in the popular Las Colinas area of Irving on a site at Interstate 635 and Olympus Boulevard purchased from LaTerra Development, a leading real estate investment and development company. LaTerra will build 161,000 square feet of self-storage adjacent to the H-E-B store on seven acres that it retains of the 19.5-acre property, a long-shuttered Fry’s Electronics site. LaTerra plans to repurpose the former Fry’s Store into a 161,250-square-foot Self Storage facility with construction slated to begin later this year. The…
BestBox Storage Opens Second Self-Storage Facility in New Caney, TX
BestBox Storage has opened another location in New Caney, Texas – according to an official email from a company spokesperson. The company opened another New Caney location at 26210 FM 1485 in December and a Porter location at 22041 FM 1314 in mid-January. According to the email, the business offers self-storage options for rent that are guarded with security features such as: 24/7 video surveillance Coded gate entry Lock checks Protection plans A fourth Lake Houston-area BestBox Storage location is slated to open soon at 12910 Garrett Road, Houston. Opened…
North Palisade Partners Expands and Plans Adding $400M-Plus of Assets to its Overall Self Storage Portfolio
North Palisade Partners, a development and investment firm focused on industrial, self-storage and industrial outdoor storage, has expanded its self-storage platform, hiring industry veteran Steve Cobbs to lead self-storage for the firm. With nearly 30 years of commercial real estate experience, Cobbs was named managing director of North Palisade Self Storage. Before joining North Palisade, Cobbs most recently served as a director at Invesco Real Estate where he was the self-storage sector lead. Cobbs will hold responsibility for self-storage asset acquisitions, overseeing the deal sourcing, due diligence and transaction executions.…
U-Haul Plans to Build a State-Of-The-Art Self-Storage Facility in Grand Chute, WI
U-Haul® has purchased a 7.78-acre lot off West Neubert Road with plans to build a state-of-the-art retail, moving and self-storage center to better meet the needs of Grand Chute residents. The property was acquired on Aug. 22. Plans call for U-Haul Moving & Storage at Northland Ave. to be completed by summer 2026. The primary three-story facility will house more than 1,000 climate-controlled self-storage units with high-tech security features at affordable price points; a sprawling retail showroom with boxes, moving supplies, towing accessories, bike racks and more; a bay to…
Recent Transactions: 9.03.2024 – 9.09.2024
The recent acquisitions in the self-storage sector showcase a strategic focus on diverse, high-potential markets, from suburban hubs to niche local areas. Valley Storage’s purchase of Garrett County Self Storage in McHenry, Maryland, capitalizes on its proximity to major attractions like the state’s largest deepwater lake, a county airport, Wisp Ski Resort, and a golf club, targeting a small tourism-driven market with growth potential. Vault Ventures acquired Self-Service Storage in Tallahassee, Florida, targeting stable demand for non-climate-controlled units in a key state capital. Meanwhile, the acquisition of Second Attic Storage…
Featured Broker: Mark Floria
Mark started with Franklin Storage Advisors in 2011. He has facilitated the sale of over 100 storage properties with a value over $500,000,000. Mark’s sole focus is the sale of self-storage properties, and he is a recognized sales valuation expert. He works tirelessly to be sure that every sale goes smoothly. Buyers rely on him to guide them through the due diligence process while sellers expect sound financial analysis and property valuations so that their properties will be priced to sell but yield maximum value. Mark began his commercial real…