Day: March 16, 2026

Public Storage to Acquire National Storage Affiliates, Creating Significant Value for All Stakeholders

Public Storage (NYSE: PSA, the “Company”), a leading owner and operator of self storage facilities, and National Storage Affiliates (NYSE: NSA) today announced an agreement under which Public Storage will acquire National Storage Affiliates in an all-stock transaction valued at an enterprise value of approximately $10.5 billion. NSA’s portfolio includes more than 1,000 properties, 69 million rentable square feet, and 550,000 units across 37 states and Puerto Rico. The combined company is expected to have a pro forma equity market capitalization of approximately $57 billion and total enterprise value of…

ENERGY | FEDS | AI | STORAGE

Every week brings new economic headlines. Energy policy. Interest rates. Artificial intelligence. Global politics. For self-storage owners and investors, the challenge is not access to information. It’s understanding what actually matters to asset performance and long-term value. Here is what we are watching. ENERGY China has made its goal of energy independence clear. While that may seem distant from self-storage, energy policy influences construction costs, operating expenses, supply chain pricing, and capital markets. Over time, shifts in global energy alignment impact development feasibility and replacement cost assumptions across commercial real…

Featured Broker: Taylor Cahn

As a Co-Founder of Storage Exchange, Taylor has played an integral role in the development of the company’s sales platform and serves as the Vice President of Investment Sales. He leads a team of investment professionals who provide investment visibility and focus on achieving the maximum sales price for their clients. Taylor has a decade of experience in the self-storage industry and prides himself on offering relationship-based client services relevant to acquisitions/dispositions, operations, market conditions, and economic trends. Throughout his career, he has transacted on over $175 million of self-storage.…

The Self-Storage Building, Technology, and Renovation Experts at Janus International Announce All-New Door Replacement Mobile Application

Janus Releases “Rapid Replace™,” a Mobile App Designed to Simplify Door Replacements Janus International Group, Inc. (NYSE: JBI) (“Janus” or the “Company”), a leading global manufacturer and provider of turnkey self-storage, commercial, and industrial building solutions, today announced the release of Janus Rapid Replace, a mobile app designed to streamline self-storage door replacement quotes and orders. The Janus Rapid Replace app was built for self-storage owner-operators and facility managers who need a fast, reliable way to request quotes and submit orders to replace damaged or unsafe unit doors at their…

Why Submitting Offers Matters in Self Storage Deals

In the competitive self-storage market, one simple truth separates successful buyers from the rest. You cannot win a deal if you do not submit an offer. Being in the mix creates opportunity. Even if your initial offer is not selected, engaging early keeps you part of the conversation and positions you to benefit as the process evolves. Responsive buyers gain a clear advantage. Quick, thoughtful engagement signals seriousness to brokers and sellers. It builds credibility and helps ensure you are top of mind not only for the deal in front…