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…

Developer Plans to Expand Self-Storage Facility in Englewood, CO

The owner of a self-storage facility in Englewood wants to expand his business. Joey Madden, president of MSC Englewood LLC and owner of Extra Space Storage located at 360 W. National Road in Englewood, in the former K-Mart building, is seeking city approval to expand the storage facility and develop additional retail and public space. The Englewood Planning Commission on Wednesday recommended denial of Madden’s request, which will now go to council for final approval or rejection on Feb. 25. “We believe that the property as currently used and configured…

Self Storage Facility Plans Move Forward in Frankfort, IL

At its Monday meeting, the Frankfort Village Board approved special use permits for a self-storage facility at 145 Industry Ave. The business, All Purpose Storage Frankfort LLC, will construct four buildings, Trustee Adam Borrelli said. The buildings will be 32,200 square feet in an I-2 general industrial district. “These buildings will complement the existing non-conforming storage facility, which currently consists of eight storage buildings,” Borrelli said. The Board approved special use permits for the facility and for extended hours of operation. It also approved zoning variations to waive the requirement…

Carefree Covered RV Storage to Break Ground Next Month in Maricopa, AZ

Tired of letting your RV roast under the Arizona sun? This place might have you covered. Portland, Oregon-based Carefree Covered RV Storage will begin construction next month on its eighth location at the southeast corner of Loma Road and Estrella Parkway, according to a press release today. The business anticipates customers can begin parking their vehicles at the Estrella Gin Business Park facility in October. This is the first advancement in more than a year for the long-anticipated large vehicle storage facility. In June 2023, the Maricopa Planning and Zoning…

Recent Transactions: 02.04.2025 – 02.10.2025

Recent self-storage transactions highlight varied strategies, from acquisitions in growing markets to developments in under-supplied areas. Operators leverage automation, prime locations, and local demand to drive immediate and long-term growth.   Property: Self-Storage Development Property Location: Hoover, AL Address: 3400 Old Columbiana Road, Hoover, Alabama Closing Deal: $800,000 Seller: Eagle West, LLC. Brokers and Brokerage: Lee Thornton, Eddie Greenhalgh of Marcus & Millichap (Birmingham office) represented the seller and Jack Peterson of Colliers represented the buyer Acreage: 2.6 acres   Property: Bunker Hill Storage Location: Kemp, TX Address: 16131 US-175,…

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Boardwalk Development Group Announces Grand Opening of New Self-Storage Facility in Canton, GA

Boardwalk Development Group (BDG) is pleased to announce the grand opening of its newest ground-up development located at 1547 Univeter Road, Canton, GA 30115, managed by Extra Space Storage. The ribbon-cutting ceremony and lunch was held Friday, January 31 at 12:00 pm, marking the official launch of this brand new facility. The event was well attended by representatives from Cherokee County, and served as an opportunity for local county officials, representatives of the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce, local business owners and all the people who carried the project to…

Snapbox Self Storage, a Go Store It Company, Opens Self Storage Facility in Owings Mills, MD

Snapbox Self Storage—a Go Store It company—has opened a 79,710-square-foot self storage facility in Owings Mills, Md. Arco Murray oversaw the design and construction of the property. Asset Realty & Construction Group is the owner of the facility. In 2023, the property became subject to a $11.2 million construction loan originated by Municipal Employees Credit Union of Baltimore. The four-story building comprises 776 climate-controlled units, sizes ranging from 25 to 250 square feet. The elevator-served facility features electronic building access, security lighting and 24-hour video surveillance. The property is at…

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…

Citizen Storage Management Expands Footprint with New Property in St. Helen, MI

Citizen Storage Management LLC proudly announces its latest expansion in Michigan with the addition of a new property under its management. Secure Storage, located at 6045 E West Branch Rd, St. Helen, MI, has been entrusted to Citizen Storage for 3rd party management. The facility, encompassing approximately 60,000 net rentable square feet, will be rebranded as Citizen Storage as part of the transition to professional management. The property offers a variety of amenities designed for modern storage needs, including climate-controlled units, drive-up access, RV and boat storage, a self-service kiosk…