Day: November 25, 2025

Integration Between KISS and Cubby Brings Cloud Access Control to Legacy Gate Systems

The new integration makes it easy for operators to move to cloud based access control without replacing existing hardware. Keep It Simple Storage (KISS), the creator of the battery free, NFC powered smart lock ONELock, today announced its official integration with Cubby, one of the fastest growing facility management systems in self storage. With Cubby’s intuitive management platform and KISS’s ONELock technology working together, operators can now fully automate move-ins, access, and overlocking, eliminating manual steps and giving both managers and tenants a seamless digital experience. KISS, best known for…

Development and a K-Shaped Economy: A Growing Challenge for Self-Storage

As the end of 2025 approaches, the self-storage industry finds itself navigating two converging headwinds: an increasingly active development pipeline and the growing signs of a K-shaped economy. While each challenge is significant on its own, the combination presents a more structural issue for operators, owners, and investors. Development activity remains elevated across many U.S. markets, and despite widespread acknowledgment of “overbuilding,” new supply continues to be delivered. Many people are still underestimating the pace and scale of ongoing development. This point resonates with what we are seeing on the…

Top 10 Most Common Items Stored at a Storage Facility

Hey Money Makers! Brandon Robinson here, National Director at Calvary Realty. Today, we’re diving into a topic that every self-storage owner, manager, and renter should know: the most common items stored in Self-Storage units. Whether you’re using storage for personal or business reasons, there’s a good chance that the items you’re storing fall into one of these categories. Let’s count down from 10 to the #1 most commonly stored item in Self-Storage units across the country! 10 – Exercise Equipment Starting at number ten, we have exercise equipment. With home…

Recent Self-Storage Transactions: 11.19.2025 – 11.25.2025

Recent self-storage transactions show continued investor interest in the sector, with activity spanning a variety of markets and asset types. Deals include stabilized properties, development sites, and portfolio acquisitions, reflecting strategies to expand market presence, increase operational scale, and position for long-term growth. Demand remains steady, supported by consistent occupancy levels and opportunities to enhance revenue through improved management and pricing strategies.     Portfolio: Lone Star Storage Center (Class A Self-Storage Property) Location: Bryan & Cypress, TX Seller: Texas Lone Star Storage Centers Ltd Buyer: Morningstar Properties, LLC Brokers…

Featured Brokers – Jane H. Sauls, CCIM, Luke Sauls, & Wilson Covington

Built on values. Sold by results. Jane H. Sauls, CCIM, Luke Sauls, and Wilson Covington help storage owners buy, sell, and succeed – leaving every deal better than they found it. At Sauls Commercial Real Estate, gratitude is more than a sentiment — it’s the heartbeat of our business. We’re deeply thankful for the self-storage owners, operators, and investors who trust us to guide their most important decisions. That trust is what drives our team to show up every day with integrity, expertise, and a commitment to leaving every client…