Author: Shinil Krishnan

AZ Storage and RV Parking Hosts Grand Opening in Pahrump, NV

With a crowd of around 30 friends, family, employees and chamber of commerce members, and with taco and ice cream trucks, AZ Storage and RV Parking cut the ribbon for their grand opening on Monday, June 23. The state-of-the-art self-storage, RV and boat parking facility is located at 2530 E. Commerce St. in Pahrump. The new property has “296 [self-storage] units, and 48 RV spaces; 10 covered, and 38 uncovered,” explains Sylvia Sumner, who owns the business with her husband, Justin. The storage units are available in four sizes, ranging…

Featured Brokers: Argus Self Storage Advisors, Minnesota Team

Tom Flannigan: Tom Flannigan is the Argus Self Storage Advisors affiliate for Minnesota, Iowa, and the Dakotas. Since 2012, he has specialized in the ac­quisition, disposition and evaluation of self-storage properties of all types and sizes. Tom is the Managing Director of Area CRE Services in Minneapolis and leads a team of Storage Advisors responsible for selling over $500 million of self-storage facilities in the Midwest. P: 612-790-3747 Alex Ihrke: Alex Ihrke is a member of Area CRE Services and a broker associate for the Argus Self Storage team representing…

Former Outdoor Living Store Site to Transform into Self-Storage in Whitehall Township, PA

The former Green Acres Outdoor Living site in Whitehall Township has been sold to a developer who plans to build a self-storage facility. HSS Mickley LLC purchased the 1.5-acre parcel at 1176 Mickley Road for $2.3 million in May, according to Lehigh County real estate records. HSS Mickley shares an address in Berwyn, Chester County, with Hearthfire Holdings, a real estate investment firm specializing in self-storage facilities. The township planning commission approved Hearthfire’s plan for the site in August. According to Green Acres’ website, the company opened a year-round lawn…

Self-Storage Valuation: The Importance of the Human Touch

As the self-storage sector continues to evolve, technology has become an essential tool for improving operations, enhancing customer service, and streamlining processes. One of the most critical aspects of managing your self-storage investment is accurately assessing what creates value. However, despite the advantages that technology brings to self-storage valuation today, the importance of human insight and touch remains crucial. The role of technology in self-storage valuation has always been important, but experience, expertise, and local knowledge are critical today to ensure an accurate valuation of your self-storage investment. Self-storage valuation…

Storage Star Set For $438k Rebuild After January Fire Damage in Laredo, TX

A storage facility off Quail Creek Road that sustained thousands of dollars in damage earlier this year is set to be rebuilt by October, according to a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation permit. On Jan. 26, the Storage Star self-storage facility was found in flames by the Laredo Fire Department shortly after 9 p.m. Items ranging from family photos and documents to cars stored inside the building at 2110 Quail Creek Rd. were left charred, unrecognizable and turned to ash. Aftermath coverage showed photos of the storage units’ bright…

Recent Self-Storage Transactions: 06.24.2025 – 06.30.2025

These recent self-storage and specialty storage transactions highlight a robust investor appetite for high-quality and well-positioned assets across both traditional and niche segments. From Class A properties in tight urban submarkets like Revere, MA to expansive RV and boat facilities in Texas, capital is flowing to assets with modern amenities, strong occupancies, and growth potential, including land for expansion. Institutional and REIT buyers continue to target strategic locations near major economic drivers, such as new manufacturing plants or coastal boat launches, while development sites and well-maintained older properties also attracted…

Office-To-Storage Conversion Proposed at 60 Federal Street, San Francisco, CA

Planning permits have been filed for the conversion of a four-story office building into a self-storage facility at 60 Federal Street in SoMa, San Francisco. The complex has served as a facility for the Academy of Art University for over a decade. Seattle-based Tourbineau Real Estate Partners is listed as the property owner. The structure features five floors and two basement levels. Conversion will turn 94,650 square feet of office space into 83,935 square feet for self-storage. Parking is included for eight cars with two loading spaces. Arclogica Architects is…

Additional Self-Storage Proposed Off West Main Street in Stamford, CT

Another large storage facility could be coming to the west end of Stamford. Extra Space Storage is planning to build a 61,077-square-foot, three-story structure off West Main Street at Commerce Road, with 522 storage units. Three other large storage facilities operated by ESS are already located on the same four-acre site, which is near the Greenwich town border. “The self-storage business has been in high demand in Stamford,” said Jason Klein, an attorney representing the project, at a recent meeting of the city Planning Board. Klein noted that the site…

New Business To Offer Self-Storage, Camping, and Moving Rentals in Hollywood, AL

Chuck and Paula Stone, along with family members Charles Stone, Chris Bell, and Darlene Bell, are turning a portion of 76 acres they own in Hollywood into a new business venture. “The multi-purpose plans for the property have several phases. We are in Phase 1 right now,” said Chuck. Phase 1, now completed, was clearing the property and building a 24/7 access, 80-unit storage facility named My Stuff Storage. The storage units consist of 40 – 10 x 15 units, 20 –10 x 20 units, and 20 – 10 x…

Go Store It Adds Heartland Storage Portfolio to Growing Third-Party Management Platform

Go Store It Self Storage, one of the largest and fastest-growing privately held self-storage companies in the United States, has added the Heartland Storage portfolio to its expanding third-party management platform. The move reflects Go Store It’s continued growth in performance-driven property management by delivering operational efficiency, best-in-class customer service and industry-leading technology. Heartland Storage, owned by HAN Capital, includes 40 properties across 10 states. Since acquiring its first facility in 2009, HAN Capital has grown Heartland into a regional storage brand known for value, customer care and long-term stability.…