Day: May 13, 2025

Safeguard Self Storage Completes Second State-Of-The-Art Self-Storage Facility in West Haven, CT

Safeguard Self Storage, a leader in providing state-of-the-art self-storage solutions, is excited to announce the opening of its second self-storage development in the State of Connecticut. The property, located at 400 Derby Avenue in West Haven, was purchased in May 2022, and opened its doors to the surrounding community and neighborhood on May 9, 2025. Stan Bonilla, senior vice president of development at Safeguard Self Storage, enthusiastically stated, “Our mission at Safeguard is straightforward: to make each storage facility better than the last. With this location, we cater to the…

Bloomington Plan Commission OKs Self-Storage Phasing in Bloomington, IN

The 176-unit apartment complex called THIRD Apartments, on the eastern edge of town, has finished construction. The owner has now received formal approval from Bloomington’s plan commission for a phasing plan that allows a 38,000-square-foot self-service storage facility to be built south of the apartment complex. The self-storage was already a part of the site plan that was approved by the commission in 2021. Bloomington’s city council had earlier approved the zoning for the project. But the self-storage facility has not even started construction. Approval of the phasing plan came…

Overflow Storage Opens a New Self-Storage Facility in Rose Hill, NC

Overflow Storage, a locally family-owned business, held its grand opening last week, filling the gap for everyday storage needs. Family members, the Roanoke Valley Chamber of Commerce and supporters celebrated the event with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 6. Owners Michael and Tammy Colston said they had researched ways to use their 20 acres of land at 3940 North Carolina Highway 903 in a way to help their community. Tammy said they determined there was a need for self-storage in that surrounding area. “Especially for people visiting Lake Gaston each…

Navigating Offers: Choosing the Right Path to a Successful Self-Storage Sale

When selling a self-storage facility, the selection of the right offer and buyer is critical. Sellers do not want to waste time in a deal that collapses weeks or months later due to easily avoidable due diligence issues that buyers should have determined on the front end. While a buyer’s initial enthusiasm and speed in submitting an offer might seem appealing, a rushed, high-priced bid isn’t always the most secure option. Experienced brokers and sellers prioritize thoughtful, well-researched offers, even if they take a little longer to materialize. An offer…

How to Be Ready When Natural Disasters Strike Self-Storage

With hurricane season officially less than a month away, it isn’t too soon to begin thinking about what you’d do if disaster struck. In fact, whether you’re facing facility fires or wildfires, floods, mudslides, snowstorms, tornadoes, earthquakes, hurricanes or other disasters, there are steps you can take to prepare and protect your facility before the event and to rapidly restore your facility after the damage is done. Prepare Your Facility. Is your facility built to withstand a disaster? One area that can be beefed up to prepare for the unexpected…