Author: Shinil Krishnan

These acquisitions are not just about growth; they are about strengthening our commitment to providing unparalleled storage solutions. Cedar Lake and Melbourne are vibrant communities where we see tremendous potential to make a positive impact. Our continued expansion aligns with our mission to redefine the self-storage experience for owners and customers alike.” – Tom Bretz, CEO – Elmdale Partners and StorSafe StorSafe, a subsidiary of Elmdale Partners, now operates 29 storage facilities encompassing over 1.7 million square feet across FL, IL, IN, NC, OH, and WI. StorSafe Self Storage, known…

A partnership between San Antonio-based Bakke Development Corp. and Atlanta-based Batson-Cook Development Co. (BCDC) has broken ground on an 987-unit self-storage facility in New Braunfels, a northeastern suburb of San Antonio. The site along I-35 spans 1.8 acres, and the building will rise four stories and house 104,875 net rentable square feet of climate-controlled space. Project partners include Alamo Architects, civil engineer INK Civil, general contractor Independent Contractors and construction lender Frost Bank. Completion is slated for the first quarter of 2025. The project marks the fifth self-storage collaboration between…

A new U-Haul® retail, moving and self-storage facility is coming to Urbandale thanks to the land acquisition of 4.46 acres at 4880 NW Urbandale Drive. U-Haul Moving & Storage at Urban Loop is scheduled for completion in 2026. U-Haul acquired the property on Jan. 19. Preliminary plans call for the creation of a multi-story building including at least 700 indoor, ADA-accessible storage rooms with climate-control options and high-tech security features at affordable price points. U-Haul also plans to build a separate warehouse for its portable moving containers. “Having a facility…

U-Haul® announced its purchase of the Storage Sense facility at 920 NE Deerbrook St. in Lee’s Summit to better meet the moving and self-storage needs of its customers. The 2.54-acre property, now U-Haul Storage of Lee’s Summit, was acquired on Dec. 21. It is the first U-Haul-owned and -operated facility in Lee’s Summit. U-Haul customers now have access to 626 additional self-storage units. U-Haul is also offering truck sharing, boxes, moving supplies and more at the Lee’s Summit store. Storage customers can attain extended-hours access. Download the U-Haul app or…

U-Haul® is revealing plans for a new retail, moving and self-storage center in Lawrenceville after purchasing 1.76 acres at 243 Buford Drive. U-Haul Storage at Buford Drive is scheduled for completion by the end of 2025. This will be the first U-Haul-owned and -operated facility in Lawrenceville. A multi-story self-storage building will provide more than 700 indoor rooms with climate-control options. Units will have high-end security features at affordable prices. Storage customers will be able to apply for after-hours access. “Local small businesses serving as U-Haul dealers have been serving…

  In Salem, a new Public Storage facility has opened its doors, offering much-needed storage solutions to e-commerce businesses. With 75,000 sq ft of rentable space, it’s set to meet the burgeoning demands of the online retail sector. Strategically located and built by Property Catalyst Group, this facility is a beacon of flexibility and resilience in the face of changing consumer behavior and housing market trends. In the heart of Salem, a new chapter unfolds in the self-storage industry, mirroring the dynamic shifts in the e-commerce landscape. On January 30th,…

U-Haul® has purchased the former Winchester Storage facility at 1400 Winchester Drive to better serve its customers in the Sedalia community. The property was acquired on Jan. 25. Now U-Haul Moving & Storage of Sedalia, the facility offers 15 drive-up buildings with a total of 607 self-storage units. The 10.81-acre property also has 13 enclosed RV parking spaces and 42 outdoor RV parking spaces. “Reusing an existing self-storage facility is efficient, cost-effective and practical,” said Aaron Self, U-Haul Company of Missouri president. “We are able to leverage the existing infrastructure…

A contemporary U-Haul® retail, moving and self-storage facility is coming to Rapid City thanks to the land acquisition of 7.5 acres on East Stumer Road. U-Haul Moving & Storage of Catron Blvd. is budgeted for completion by early 2025. The property will host a three-story building with more than 80,000 square feet, housing at least 900 indoor ADA-accessible self-storage rooms with high-tech security features at affordable price points. Plans also call for a separate warehouse for portable moving containers. Once the store is ready, customers will have access to truck…

U-Haul® has purchased the Advantage Storage facility at 1012 E. Navajo Drive to better meet the moving and self-storage demands of Hobbs residents. Now U-Haul Storage of East Hobbs, the property was acquired on Jan. 4. It is less than a mile from U-Haul Moving & Storage of Hobbs at 101 W. Navajo Drive. Thanks to the 6.62-acre acquisition, U-Haul customers now have access to 468 additional self-storage units. U-Haul is also offering truck and trailer rentals, boxes and moving supplies, towing equipment and more at the East Hobbs store.…