Pogoda Awarded Two New Management Contracts in Detroit, MI and Dayton, OH

Michigan-based Pogoda Companies, a leading provider of self-storage management services, is pleased to announce two new management contracts in Detroit, Michigan and Dayton, Ohio.   National Storage Detroit – New Center, Detroit, Michigan National Storage-New Center has 19,200 square feet of climate-controlled space in 189 units with room to expand. This Detroit location is nestled within the bottom two floors of the historic Albert Kahn building and was the former home of Saks Fifth Avenue. National Storage Dayton – Woodman Drive, Dayton, Ohio National Storage-Woodman in Dayton, Ohio has 68,200…

Storage Authority Welcomes Kevin Harless to the Team as the Director of Development

To meet Storage Authority’s rapid expansion demands, we continue to employ the industry’s most talented experts from the self-storage trenches. Join us in welcoming Kevin Harless to the Storage Authority team as the Director of Development. “Kevin’s over 15 years of experience at U-Haul and self-storage consulting brings incredible value to our franchisees.” Marc Goodin Kevin’s extensive experience in self-storage development, knocking on doors, technology, and property acquisitions will bring the Storage Authority development platform to new heights. Storage Authority is the only self-storage franchise in the US. They have…

Janus International Group Announces Acquisition of Terminal Maintenance and Construction

Janus International Group, Inc. (NYSE: JBI) (“Janus” or the “Company”), a leading provider of cutting-edge access control technologies and building product solutions for the self-storage and other commercial and industrial sectors, today announced its acquisition of Terminal Maintenance and Construction (“TMC”), a premier provider of terminal maintenance services for the trucking industry in the Southeast. While initially continuing to focus on commercial customers, TMC’s integration will ultimately help support the growth of Janus’s Facilitate division, which offers complete facility maintenance services. Headquartered in Madison, Georgia, TMC’s offerings include trucking terminal…

Thomas de Jong, SIOR, Executive Vice President of the National Self Storage Team at Colliers, Receives SIOR Top 2023 Transaction Award

Thomas de Jong, SIOR, was recently honored by the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors® (SIOR), which represents the world’s elite in industrial and office brokerage, for its 2023 Top Transaction Awards in the category of Largest Alternative Space. The awards, given annually to SIOR members who complete the largest transactions with one or more additional SIORs, demonstrate the power of the exclusive SIOR network. The sale of 97,600 square feet of space located in Bakersfield, California closed at $9.1 million. de Jong, SIOR, executive vice president of the National…

$108M Financing Closed For 13-Property Self-Storage Portfolio in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, TX

JLL Capital Markets led the financing effort on behalf of Hines and Trez Capital JLL Capital Markets announced today that it has arranged $108 million financing with New York Life Real Estate Investors for a 13-property, self-storage portfolio located throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. On behalf of the borrower, a joint venture between Hines and Trez Capital, JLL Capital Markets arranged the five-year, fixed-rate loan through New York Life Real Estate Investors, who was able to provide an early rate lock, interest-only payments and prepayment flexibility early in the loan…

Where Has All The Value Gone?

It’s no secret that capital markets and all forms of real estate have been impacted by the rise in interest rates over the past few years. Coming from historically low rates to a higher rate environment comes with plenty of challenges, particularly for those who have bought or built assets over the past 3-4 years. Of course, interest rates aren’t the only issue facing the self-storage industry and current asset values. Additional headwinds have come from a few different sides, and each of these could be the subject of separate…

Self-Storage Gates – Your First Line Of Defense

Gates are among the very first things a potential customer sees upon arriving at your self-storage facility, and therefore they create a lasting impression. In addition, gates are your first line of defense against crime. Think of them as the “bouncer” for your facility. And of course, you want the biggest, baddest bouncer you can find, right? Let’s take a look at the ins and outs of gates – how they work, what options are best for you, and what to do when they need repair. What Types Of Gates…

National Storage Affiliates Trust Announces Promotion of Melissa Cameron to Chief Marketing Officer

National Storage Affiliates Trust (“NSA” or the “Company”) (NYSE: NSA) today announced Melissa Cameron has been promoted to Chief Marketing Officer, from her previous role of Senior Vice President of Customer Acquisitions, effective April 1, 2024. David Cramer, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “We are pleased to recognize Melissa’s significant contributions to NSA by elevating her to the role of Chief Marketing Officer. Melissa has played an instrumental role in the evolution of our marketing, pricing and call center operations.” Mrs. Cameron joined NSA in November 2018 as VP…

Building Beyond Today: Our Quest to Sustainability

William Warren Group owns and operates StorQuest Self Storage, a thriving portfolio of modern, innovative self-storage properties across the United States. We’ve always been passionate about making the world a better place. Now, we’re thrilled to announce the recent launch of our inaugural Impact Report, which highlights our progress across Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) pillars and our strategies in building toward a safer, healthier, and more sustainable future. The report documents how we’re innovating in areas like carbon emissions, energy, water use, and workforce diversity. We also include new…

Janus International Group Announces All-New Internal, Hardwired Smart Lock

Janus Releases “Nokē Ion™,” An Inside-The-Unit, Powered Smart Lock Janus International Group, Inc (NYSE: JBI) (“Janus” or the “Company”), a leading provider of cutting-edge access control technologies and building product solutions for the self-storage and other commercial and industrial sectors, today announced the addition of Nokē Ion™, an inside the door, magnetic, hardwired smart locking system, into its award-winning line of Nokē Smart Entry products. In addition to the all-new, hardwired smart locking solution, Janus’s Nokē Smart Entry platform also offers a high-tech, battery-powered external smart lock, known as Nokē…