Self-Storage Facility Coming to Aurora Road – Melbourne, FL

Basis Industrial broke ground for a self-storage facility coming to 2560 Aurora Road. Construction is expected to be completed by fall 2024 now that Basis Industrial has secured a construction loan for $11 million from American Momentum Bank. The self-storage facility will feature 955 climate-controlled units, advanced security systems, and digital access. “Our foundation at Basis Industrial is built on over 100 years of combined experience in real estate development and management,” said Anthony Scavo, president of Basis Industrial. “We’re excited for Melbourne residents to experience our work and utilize…

Recent Transactions: 11.28.2023 – 12.4.2023

Property: Extra Space Storage (Managed) Location: South Pasadena, CA Seller: Gelt Ventures Buyer: Baranof Holdings Brokers and Brokerage: Adam Schlosser, Charles LeClaire and Keith Phillips of The LeClaire-Schlosser Group of Marcus & Millichap Square Feet: 55,786   Property: A-Z Storage Location: Danielsville, GA Acreage: 3.88 NRSF: 27,900 Unit Count: 211 standard drive-up and climate-controlled units Broker and Brokerage: Michael Morrison of Midcoast Properties, Inc. Highlights: Perimeter fencing Digital keypad entry Security cameras Asphalt drive aisles Exterior security lighting   Property: SecureSpace Blue Bell Location: Blue Bell, PA Buyer: SecureSpace Self…

StoreEase and Reliant Announce Expansion of StoreEase SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) Platform

StoreEase and Reliant (DBA Midgard) announce an expansion of StoreEase’s Virtual Technology solution after a short pilot period that began in October. The expansion is based on utilizing a hybrid approach with Midgard’s Virtual Managers® positioned to answer phones and proactively greet customers at the property level through StoreEase’s proprietary hardware and software. Virtual Managers are supported by physical managers roaming multiple properties completing daily back-end tasks. Todd Allen, Managing Principal for Reliant stated, “We are excited to expand Virtual Management as a tool to our Midgard Self Storage Portfolio.”…

Featured Broker: Thomas Wolter

Thomas Wolter has been practicing Real Estate for 29 years. Thomas is the managing Commercial Broker for RE/MAX Integrity in Issaquah, Washington, an Eastside suburb of Seattle. Thomas is a member of the Washington Self Storage Association, National Association of Realtors, Commercial Brokers Association, and the Self Storage Academy. Thomas currently services the approximate 1,215 Self Storage Owners in the State. Thomas has extensive experience in Self Storage Sales, Development, Construction, Management and Operations. Thomas has extensive knowledge of the marketplace and has a firm grasp on strategic and creative…

Indiana Real Estate Investment and Development Company, Dunamis Development, Expands Nationwide

Indiana-based real estate investment and development company Dunamis Development is focusing on expanding self-storage facilities to provide more accessible self-storage options nationwide. By developing quality projects in self-storage, hospitality, multi-family, office, industrial, medical, and retail sectors of the real estate industry, Dunamis Development is bolstering the real estate industry for its partners, tenants, and local communities. According to Rent Cafe, nearly 21% of U.S. renters are currently leasing a self-storage unit, while an additional 12% are planning to use the service in the future. With multi-family developments continuing to grow…

Primary Plat For Self-Storage Unit Approved in McCordsville, IN

After discussion of a few details, McCordsville’s plan commission approved the primary plat for a self-storage unit and some office space at the plan commission meeting on Nov. 21. Mike Surak with StorAmerica spoke at the plan committee meeting on the petition describing that the purpose would be to feature two lots on approximately seven acres located at the southeast corner of West Broadway and CR 750 N. Lot 1, located to the back of the acres according to the primary plat, would be 6.04 acres. Surak said that the…

Blue Rock Storage Opens New Self-Storage Facility in Newtown, CT

A new self-storage facility and coffeehouse-smoothie bar will promote their businesses with two ribbon-cutting ceremonies next Wednesday. The ribbon-cutting for Cosmic Coffehouse + Smoothie Bar will be held at 282 South Main St. at 10:30 a.m. while the ribbon cutting for Blue Rock Storage Newtown will be held at 12 Commerce Road at 1:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend both events. “Both of these new businesses have been opened in Newtown by a couple of dynamic entrepreneurs who recognize the desire for the particular services they offer,” said…

Recent Transactions: 11.21.2023 – 11.27.2023

Portfolio: Acme Self-Storage Portfolio Location: Morehead City, NC Closing Deal: $5 Million Buyer: Freedom Storage Group Brokers and Brokerage: Andreas Makris, Kevin Bledsoe, Matthew Junkin and Ben Yelm of Marcus & Millichap NRSF: 46,375 Unit Count: 125 non-climate-controlled units and 193 climate-controlled units Physical Occupancy: 98% Vehicles Per Day: 9,200-33,000 Portfolio Properties: 1217 N 20th Street, Morehead City, North Carolina 204 Jacob Drive, Morehead City, North Carolina 5458 US-70, Morehead City, North Carolina   Property: Lake Avenue Lock-Up Location: Wilmette, IL Brokers and Brokerage: Jeffrey L. Herrmann and Sean M.…

Inland Private Capital, Devon Delivers New Self Storage Facility in Springfield, MO

Inland Private Capital Corp., in partnership with Devon Self Storage, has completed a new self-storage conversion in Springfield, Mo. The 81,500-square-foot, Class A facility marks the ninth redevelopment delivery on behalf of an affiliate of IPC. The building previously served as a newspaper processing facility and the home of The Springfield News-Leader publication since 1933. The property was destroyed by fire in 1947 and then rebuilt. Decades later in 2002, a new printing press was added as an extension. In 2021, the property was sold to be converted into a…

Basis Industrial Lands Financing for a Self Storage Project in Melbourne, FL

Basis Industrial has received an $11 million construction loan for the development of a 955-unit self-storage facility in Melbourne, Florida. In a transaction arranged by Berkadia, American Momentum Bank provided the financing for the 126,741-square-foot property, which will be managed by Extra Space Storage. Basis Industrial purchased the site in November 2022, along with a small bay portfolio, for a combined $30 million. Marcus & Millichap First Vice President Kenneth Hobson represented the seller, and Basis Industrial was represented in-house by President Anthony Scavo. The company broke ground on the…