Safeguard Self Storage is excited to announce that the newly constructed Safeguard Self Storage facility at 130-02 South Conduit Avenue has received the prestigious 2024 New Construction Award in the Industrial category. This recognition highlights the exceptional quality and innovation in design and construction that the project embodies. The 2024 Building Awards Gala will take place on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at The TWA Hotel at John F. Kennedy International Airport, celebrating excellence in the design, construction, and sustainability of projects across Queens. This year marks the gala’s 98th anniversary,…
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Go Store It and StoreEase Tout Success of Virtual Management Partnership
Go Store It Self Storage and StoreEase announce outstanding operating results for the strategic partnership’s virtually managed self-storage facilities. In the second quarter, the 37 select sites saw a more than 9% increase in revenue and an 11.5% gain in net income compared to Q2 2023. Additionally, 2,643 new customers moved into virtually managed properties, with at least 60% interacting with a Go Store It Virtual Manager® before renting. The average size of the 37 facilities was 565 units. “Our results underscore the success of our collaboration with StoreEase,” said…
Go Store It Self Storage and Snapbox Self Storage Announce Major Merger, Creating a Leading Force in the Self Storage Industry
Go Store It Self Storage and Snapbox Self Storage announced that the companies have merged, combining their industry-leading platforms to form one of the largest private self-storage operators in the United States. Operating as Go Store It Self Storage, the merged entity will oversee more than 10 million square feet of storage space and 145 locations across 23 states. “The merger with Snapbox Self Storage represents a transformative step for both companies, providing the combined company with a more robust platform for growth and operational efficiency,” said Go Store It…
National Storage Affiliates Trust (NSA) with Solar Landscape Rolls Out Solar Panel Across its 8.5 Million Square Feet Rooftop Space in the US
National Storage Affiliates Trust (NSA), a major player in the self-storage industry, has partnered with community solar developer Solar Landscape to roll out 100 megawatts (MW) of solar capacity across 8.5 million square feet of NSA’s rooftop space. That’s enough solar panels to cover roughly 1,000 of NSA’s self-storage properties scattered across 42 states and Puerto Rico. Here’s why this matters: these rooftop solar installations won’t just power NSA’s facilities – they’re set to generate clean energy for nearby homes and businesses at a discount, thanks to the community solar…
StoreEase Inc. Unveils Virtual Counter 3 and Software Advancements: Revolutionizing Virtual Customer Engagement
StoreEase Inc., a pioneer in virtual solutions for the self-storage industry, is thrilled to announce the launch of its latest innovation, the Virtual Counter 3 (VC3). Powered by advancements in StoreEase’s Virtual Management Operating System (VMOS), VC3 features patent-pending technology that enables scalable virtual operations to drive net operating income (NOI) to self-storage properties of all sizes. With a focus on multi-sensor people detection, optimized alert prioritization, and advanced lead and task management capabilities, this system empowers self-storage operators to drive revenue and improve customer service at scale. Josh Boyd,…
StorSafe Self Storage Partners with StoreEase to Roll Out Cutting-Edge Virtual Solution Across StorSafe’s Portfolio in the US
StorSafe Self Storage, a leading provider in the self-storage industry with 28 locations across 7 states, is excited to announce an expanded partnership with StoreEase Virtual Management. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in improving customer service and operational efficiency across StorSafe’s portfolio. In a move designed to streamline operations, drive revenue, and enhance customer interactions, StorSafe Self Storage has successfully integrated StoreEase Virtual Management’s Call Center Software into all its facilities. The transition to this advanced technology has already yielded immediate results, with increased customer move-ins across the…
Direct Equity Source Announces Strategic Partnership with AAA Storage to Expand Self-Storage Portfolio across the United States
Direct Equity Source, a leading real estate private equity firm, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with AAA Storage, an industry-leading self-storage company. Direct Equity Source, via its recently formed fund, will be the largest single investor in AAA Storage’s current multi-property Growth Fund I, and significantly expand its self-storage portfolio across the United States. This partnership combines Direct Equity Source’s extensive experience in real estate private equity and financial acumen with AAA Storage’s operational expertise and industry-leading storage solutions. Direct Equity Source’s investment will expand AAA’s ability to…
LandPark Advisors Acquires Self-Storage Facility in Tomball, TX
LandPark Advisors, LLC, in collaboration with Sunset Capital, LLC (collectively, “LandPark Sunset Storage III”) acquired a newly constructed, Class A self-storage facility in the vibrant city of Tomball, Texas. The facility, currently known as “Sentinel Self Storage,” will soon operate under the brand of Right Move Storage. Sentinel Self Storage features 80,195 rentable square feet of storage space totaling 350 units and is situated on 4.73 acres. Construction began in 2023 and the facility officially opened for business in April 2024. Sentinel Self Storage offers a range of amenities including…
SAFStor Launches SAFHarbor Opportunity Fund, LLC to Develop Three Self-Storage Facilities Across the United States
SAFStor, one of the nation’s largest developers of Class A self-storage, announced today the launch of its latest Regulation D 506(c) offering, SAFHarbor Opportunity Fund, LLC. The Fund intends to raise $23 million from accredited investors for the development of three self-storage facilities in strategic locations across the United States. The Fund plans to develop its Gen-V self-storage facility at the following three sites: An approximately 3.0-acre site located in Morrisville, Pennsylvania to be developed into an 861-unit self-storage facility. An approximately 1.8-acre vacant land site located in El Paso,…
Leading Self Storage Investment Firm Prime Group Acquires Three Self Storage Portfolios Comprised of 30 Properties Across 10 States in the US
Prime Group Holdings, LLC (“Prime Group”), a vertically integrated private equity real estate firm based in Saratoga Springs, New York, announced the acquisition of 30 self-storage properties comprised of approximately 1.725 million rentable square feet across 10 states. The properties were acquired in three separate portfolio transactions that took place in a span of less than 90 days, all on behalf of the firm’s flagship investment vehicle, Prime Storage Fund III, LP. The acquisitions include: a 14-property portfolio consisting of roughly 800,000 rentable square feet of self-storage in the Hudson…