StorageMart Unveils Two New Self-Storage Facilities in Fredericksburg, VA and Urbandale, IA

StorageMart, a globally recognized family-owned leader in the self-storage industry, is pleased to announce the inauguration of four strategically located facilities in the United States. Targeting substantial growth in 2024, StorageMart expanded its network to include new locations in Iowa and Virginia, reinforcing its presence in established markets. These two state-of-the-art facilities, located in Fredericksburg, VA and Urbandale, IA, have a large inventory of storage available. The Fredericksburg acquisition includes 466 storage units and 66,675 square feet, while the Urbandale acquisition adds 393 storage units and 52,595 square feet of…

Riverhead Planning Board Gives Preliminary OK to Self-Storage Facility in Riverhead – Long Island, NY

The Riverhead Planning Board granted preliminary site plan approval Thursday for a new self-storage facility on Main Road in Riverhead. The board unanimously approved the new development, titled Extra Space Riverhead, a two-story 36,250-square-foot self-storage building at 61 Main Road in Riverhead. The property is located next to the Dari-Land ice cream shop, and is the site of a long-vacant house. The Planning Board also discussed a site plan application that seeks to redevelop two existing commercial buildings at 940-946 West Main Street — including the former Blackman Plumbing Supply…

Recent Transactions: 4.02.2024 – 4.08.2024

Property: Spartan Storage Location: Montgomery, TX Seller: CRD Realty Buyer: Lakewood Realty Investments, LLC Broker and Brokerage: Ryan Dooley of Versal Square Feet: 19,998 Unit Count: 64 units   Property: A&B Boat and RV Storage Location: Houston, TX Seller: Sunbelt Storage II Buyer: RecNation Brokers and Brokerage: Bill Bellomy, Michael Johnson, Logan Foster and Hugh Horne of Versal NRSF: 121,328 Unit Count: 279 units     Property: New Ulm Storage Location: New Ulm, MN Brokers and Brokerage: Matt Haugen, Alex Ihrke, Nathan Gottlieb, and Tom Flannigan of Argus NRSF: 14,256…

Featured Brokers: Samuel Livingston & Jacob Livingston

L. Samuel Livingston is the President of Livingston Brokerage LLC. He is a seasoned businessman and realtor with over 40 years of real estate management and sales experience. Since 1978, Samuel has gained knowledge in the design, development, and brokerage in the self-storage industry. As president and owner of Livingston Construction Inc., JH Livingston Inc., and other family-owned businesses, Samuel has owned and operated self-storage facilities in the El Paso, Texas, and Las Cruces New Mexico metropolitan areas. In 2008, Samuel and his sons focused their sole efforts on the…

Self-Storage Has Come A Long Way, Make Sure Your Safety & Security Has As Well

We’ve all seen how self-storage facilities used to be represented on television and in movies: located in dark and ominous industrial areas, bad lighting giving off an air of danger, surrounded by a chain link fence which may or may not have a “beware of dog” sign on it. But things have changed for the better in the self-storage industry, and it’s about time. Self-storage facilities have become “smart” buildings with cutting-edge technology, great visibility, and plenty of lighting. These facilities are popping up everywhere from major metropolitan retail areas…

American Self Storage Gets Approval to Expand in Powhatan Road, NC

A self-storage business on Powhatan Road near U.S. 70 Business can expand, the Town Council said at a recent meeting. American Self Storage can add 4,500 square feet to an existing building and construct a three-story, 78,000-square-foot building at 3986 and 3936 Powhatan Road. Both buildings will be climate-controlled, and access to units in both will be from the interior only. “It’ll just provide a different product from what’s there right now, just make it a full self-storage facility with external storage, internal storage,” said Bart McClain, project engineer for…

Bakke, Batson-Cook Break Ground on 773-Unit Self-Storage Facility in Weslaco, TX

A partnership between San Antonio-based Bakke Development Corp. and Atlanta-based Batson-Cook Development Co. (BCDC) has broken ground on a 773-unit self-storage facility in the Rio Grande Valley city of Weslaco. The site at 1115 Dragonfly Ave. spans 2.6 acres, and the building will rise three stories and span 86,975 net rentable square feet. Project partners include Alamo Architects, civil engineer Halff, general contractor Independent Contractors and construction lender IBC Bank. Completion is slated for the first quarter of 2025. The project marks the sixth self-storage collaboration between the two firms.…

Diamond Point Development, LLC (DPD) Partners With Castle Hill Investors, LLC to Open CubeSmart Self Storage in Poughkeepsie, NY

Diamond Point Development, LLC (DPD), in partnership with Castle Hill Investors, LLC, recently opened CubeSmart Self Storage, at 1998 South Road, in Poughkeepsie, NY. This property is a class A, 90,000-square-foot self-storage facility located directly across the street from the Poughkeepsie Galleria, where Osho Japanese Steakhouse was previously located. CubeSmart will serve as the property management company. The principals of Diamond Point Development, brothers Jason Sommer and Aaron Sommer, are originally from Schenectady, NY and are pleased to develop another state-of-the-art self-storage facility in Upstate New York. They have recently…

SecureSpace Launches State Of The Art Climate-Controlled Storage in Seattle, WA

The new self-storage facility recently opened in Seattle, WA, marks the latest from SecureSpace Self Storage, a widely trusted brand that owns and operates similar centers all throughout the US. This new facility, in Greenwood, located at 9309 Aurora Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103, features top-tier climate-controlled storage units tailored for the Seattle climate. These units ensure your valuables are protected from extreme temperatures, humidity, and air quality issues, making them ideal for sensitive items like electronics, musical instruments, and antiques. Those looking for climate-controlled storage in Seattle can choose…

SecureSpace Self Storage Takes Over a New Storage Facility in Rosemead, CA

SecureSpace is excited to unveil its newest addition to the SecureSpace family, SecureSpace Self Storage Rosemead, conveniently located at 8635 Valley Blvd, Rosemead, CA 91770. This latest facility is set to redefine the self-storage experience for residents and businesses in Rosemead and the surrounding communities with its top-tier features and customer service. SecureSpace Self Storage Rosemead has been meticulously designed to cater to a variety of storage needs. Whether clients are looking for a small unit to store a few boxes or a large space for furniture and business inventory,…