Through his leadership as a founding member of the Storage Exchange team, Hunter has developed many of the key strategic initiatives and operational practices that translate into value for our clients. As managing director, Hunter leads a team of investment associates, who strive to deliver value through a commitment to transparency and process. Prior to Storage Exchange, Hunter worked as a senior investment associate at Red Dot Storage, one of the largest private storage companies in the US. Hunter earned a BS in economics with a minor in finance from…
ABC Mini Storage Expands Modern, Secure Storage Solutions to Auburn, Benroy, and Lakeland Hills, WA
ABC Mini Storage, a leading provider of secure self-storage solutions in Pacific, WA, is excited to announce the expansion of its offerings to better serve the neighboring communities of Auburn, Benroy, and Lakeland Hills. As demand for convenient, flexible storage continues to rise, ABC Mini Storage is responding by delivering state-of-the-art features — from heated storage units and contactless entry via a phone app to boat and RV parking — all designed to meet the diverse needs of area residents and businesses. This expansion comes at a time when more…
A New Self-Storage Facility is Being Built in North Peoria, AZ
Location: Northwest corner of Cibola Vista Drive and Lake Pleasant Parkway in north Peoria. Description: The Cibola Vista Self Storage project will be a three-story building, comprising two floors above ground and one basement level. It will have 693 storage units and a 470-square-foot office space. The facility will have office hours from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends. Those renting a unit will have daily move-in and access hours from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. There will be 17…
Safeguard Self Storage Expands into Connecticut with a State-Of-The-Art Facility in Stamford, CT
100% Climate-Controlled Facility Features 97,000 Rentable Square Feet with 1,215 Units Safeguard Self Storage, a leader in providing convenient and secure self-storage solutions is pleased to announce the opening of its newest facility in Stamford, Connecticut. Located in the heart of Stamford, the facility offers both residential and commercial customers an array of storage options with cutting-edge security features and customer-focused amenities. Conveniently situated at 535 Hope Street, Stamford, CT 06906, the new Safeguard Self Storage facility is designed to meet the growing demand for secure, reliable storage in the…
Carolina Storage announces its New Storage Facility in Fayetteville, NC
Carolina Storage, a self-storage brand serving Fayetteville, is preparing to open its third location in the area. In addition to the Raeford and Spring Lake locations, Carolina Storage is excited to announce that a new location will be opening on Ramsey Street, bringing the same great service and unbeatable value to even more customers in the area. The new space is 120,000 square feet and is located at 6765 Ramsey St. Fayetteville, NC. The projected opening for the new location is the third quarter of 2025. “We understand that moving…
Self Storage Plus Expands With 16 New Locations in Maryland and West Virginia
Self Storage Plus is pleased to announce the addition of 16 Valley Storage locations to its management platform, further expanding its presence in Maryland and West Virginia. With nine new locations in Maryland and seven in West Virginia, this expansion reinforces Self Storage Plus’ position as a leading provider of storage solutions in the Mid-Atlantic region. “We are thrilled to welcome these Valley Storage locations onto the Self Storage Plus platform,” said Noah Mehrkam, CEO of Self Storage Plus. “Their dedication to providing exceptional storage aligns perfectly with our core…
Farm Stand Could be Demolished, Replaced with Self-Storage Facility in Bridgewater, NJ
A local farm stand and the long-vacant Tectonic building are being proposed to be demolished to make way for a three-story self-storage facility in Bridgewater. An application filed by Bridgewater Storage LLC will be heard at the March 25 Bridgewater Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting. The applicant is proposing to consolidate the properties at 351 Route 28 (occupied by Melick’sTown Farm) and 322 Route 22(vacant office building previously occupied by Tectonic. The farmstand and Tectonic buildings would be demolished to construct a new 120,570 square-foot, three-story self-storage facility. The application…
A New CubeSmart Self Storage Opens on Philips Highway in Jacksonville, FL
The grand opening of CubeSmart Self Storage of Jacksonville at 3909 Philips Highway is March 18. The development is a joint venture between MacArthur Holdings, DYO Investments and Live Oak Capital Partners, the companies said in a March 17 news release. The city issued a permit in June 2024 for ARCO/Murray National Construction Co. to build the CubeSmart at a project cost of $6.11 million. The three-story, 110,000-square-foot facility includes more than 700 climate-controlled and drive-up units, the release said. The 1.81-acre site is south of Emerson Street across the…
Bakke, BCDC Break Ground on a Self-Storage Facility in West San Antonio, TX
A partnership between San Antonio-based Bakke Development Corp. and Atlanta-based Batson-Cook Development Co. (BCDC) has broken ground on Talleybak Storage, a 744-unit self-storage facility in San Antonio. The three-story facility will be located in the Alamo Ranch submarket on the city’s west side and will span 82,938 net rentable square feet of space. Project partners include Alamo Architects, MBC Engineers and Independent Contractors. Completion is slated for early 2026. The project marks the eighth self-storage collaboration between Bakke and BCDC, including a 751-unit facility at the corner of SW Loop…
Recent Self-Storage Transactions: 03.11.2025 – 03.17.2025
The latest self-storage transactions showcase diverse investment strategies, with buyers targeting high-growth metros and secondary markets with strong fundamentals. Some acquisitions offer value-add potential, such as a multi-property portfolio in Arkansas slated for significant upgrades. Others are driven by strategic positioning, like a facility in Georgia benefiting from proximity to key economic hubs and a military base with approved plans for expansion. Meanwhile, an institutional investor’s acquisition of a large, professionally managed facility in Hawaii reflects continued confidence in well-established markets. These deals underscore the sector’s resilience, with investors balancing…