Category: Self Storage News

Talonvest Secures $14.4M in Financings for Two Self-Storage Properties in Thousand Oaks and Torrance, CA

Talonvest Capital, Inc. is proud to announce two recent closings for SoCal Self Storage. The first was a $7,200,000 non-recourse permanent loan for a self-storage facility located at 2550 Willow Lane in Thousand Oaks, California. The property spans 54,937 NRSF and features a total of 525 units. The property benefits from its prime location along the 101 Freeway, which sees over 170,000 vehicles per day. Concurrently, Talonvest negotiated a second loan on behalf of SoCal Self Storage for a facility encompassing 42,979 NRSF spanning 499 units and located in the…

Absolute Storage Management Celebrates Milestone: Now Managing Over 150 Properties Across United States

Absolute Storage Management (Absolute) proudly announces a significant milestone as the company now manages over 150 self-storage properties across the southeastern and midwestern United States. This achievement underscores Absolute’s commitment to excellence and its sustained growth within the industry. Founded in 2002 by three partners who met while working together at Storage USA, Absolute has steadily expanded its footprint while maintaining its dedication to providing unparalleled service. Notably, Absolute proudly manages 5 of its first 10 properties which date back over 20 years—a testament to the strength and longevity of…

Q4 2024 Self-Storage Transactions: Trends & Regional Insights

A quarterly review of self-storage transaction activity across the U.S., highlighting key trends, regional insights, and investment shifts. This report is based on our self-storage investment trends and transaction volume analysis for Q4 2024. Q4 2024 Market Overview: Trends & Investment Highlights Amid shifting market dynamics and heightened economic uncertainty, self-storage investment remained a bright spot in Q4 2024, with buyers actively pursuing opportunities in key markets. StorTrack’s analysis uncovered 94 self-storage transactions closing last quarter1, totaling over $530 million in sales and spanning 4.5 million net rentable square feet…

Hearthfire Holdings Announces Strategic Engagement with CubeSmart for Self-Storage Portfolio Management Across Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, and Pennsylvania

Hearthfire Holdings, a leader in real estate investment and wealth creation, announced a strategic engagement with CubeSmart (NYSE: CUBE), one of the nation’s premier self-storage operators. Through this collaboration, CubeSmart will assume management of Hearthfire’s portfolio of 15 self-storage facilities across Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, and Pennsylvania, effective February 11, 2025. This engagement represents a significant step in Hearthfire Holdings’ commitment to maximizing value for investors while enhancing the customer experience. The transition encompasses 13 existing properties and two pending acquisitions, positioning the portfolio for accelerated growth and operational excellence. “Throughout…

HPI Announces Final Close of Self Storage Fund IV, Raising Over $58MM

HPI, a leading Texas-based real estate investment firm specializing in self-storage, industrial, office and multifamily assets, announced the successful final closing of HPI Self Storage Fund IV (“Fund IV”) with total capital commitments in excess of $58MM. The fund received strong support from many of HPI’s legacy investors as well as new investors, demonstrating continued confidence in HPI’s investment strategy and track record. Fund IV will be targeting 10-12 institutional grade self-storage assets throughout the United States via acquisition, development, preferred equity, debt or other instruments. The fund seeks to…

The Power of Local Marketing for Your Self Storage Facility

In today’s competitive self-storage market, local visibility is key to attracting tenants. According to the 2023 Self Storage Demand Study, 77% of consumers are willing to travel 19 minutes or less to a facility, highlighting the importance of strong local marketing. By positioning your facility as the go-to option within your community, you can capture demand and maximize occupancy. Target the Right Local Businesses To effectively market your self-storage facility, focus on partnerships with businesses that serve customers experiencing life transitions—one of the biggest drivers of self-storage demand. Consider networking…

JLL Secures Financing and Joint Venture Equity for Texas Self Storage Portfolio

Funds facilitated AVAD Capital’s acquisition of a nine-property portfolio in Midland and Odessa, Texas” JLL Capital Markets announced that it has arranged financing and equity for the acquisition of a nine-property, 5,180-unit self-storage portfolio in Midland and Odessa, Texas. JLL’s National Self Storage team marketed the portfolio for sale and worked on behalf of the buyer, AVAD Capital, to arrange fixed-rate acquisition financing from 3650 Capital and Goldman Sachs. In addition, JLL facilitated the formation of a new investment partnership between AVAD Capital and Etude Capital. “As native Texans with West…

StorTrack’s Self-Storage U.S. Pricing Trends Update: January 2025

          Self-storage pricing is undergoing a transformation as operators navigate shifting economic conditions, consumer behavior, and competitive pressures. While the industry has long been considered recession-resistant, the latest data reveals a more nuanced landscape – one where supply expansion, evolving pricing models, and strategic revenue management are shaping the road ahead. With more than 66,000 facilities covering 2.6 billion net rentable square feet (NRSF) and an additional 4,000 projects in the pipeline, the sector is adapting to new challenges that could redefine pricing strategies in the…

Madison Capital Markets Group Closes $21 Million Texas Self-Storage Investment Fund

Madison Capital Markets Group, a real estate investment and development firm that operates the Go Store It Self Storage brand, has closed its $21 million Delaware Statutory Trust focused on self-storage assets in Texas. The fund is anchored by a portfolio of three facilities in Whitney, according to a press release. The properties at 401 N. Brazos St., 101 E. Adams Ave. and 700 FM 2604 total 246,775 rentable square feet in 1,484 storage units. They’re one hour south of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area, near Lake Whitney, the release…

Newmark Arranges Recapitalization of 14-Property Dallas-Fort Worth Self-Storage Portfolio for Hines and CubeSmart

Newmark announces the firm has brokered a recapitalization and new joint venture between Hines and CubeSmart for a 14-property self-storage portfolio located across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Newmark Vice Chairman and leader of the firm’s National Self Storage Capital Markets practice, Aaron Swerdlin, along with Executive Managing Director Andrew Warin and team, advised Hines on the recapitalization. “As one of the largest national self-storage portfolio transactions of 2024, this transaction was a testament to the strength of the Dallas-Fort Worth market and further validation of the durability and appeal for…