Day: April 7, 2026

New Self-Storage Facility Planned for Former Elks Lodge Site in South Marion County, Florida

Plans for a new self-storage facility in the southern part of Marion County are moving forward on a site that previously housed an Elks Lodge. The project, named Partners Self Storage Belleview, is slated for a 5.6-acre parcel located at 7655 E Highway 25. The property was formerly the home of the Silver Springs Shores Elks Lodge #2730 before it was acquired by Partners Self Storage LLC for $610,000 in June 2024. According to a major site plan submitted to the Marion County Development Review Committee, the facility will feature…

Why Transparency & Authenticity Always Wins in Self Storage

In self-storage, deals don’t fall apart because of bad properties. They fall apart because of surprises. Whether you’re buying, selling, operating, or brokering, one principle holds true across every transaction: transparency and authenticity aren’t just good ethics, they’re good business. From the Seller’s Perspective Nobody likes finding a leak in the roof after they’ve already signed. Sellers who disclose upfront deferred maintenance, value-add opportunities, occupancy swings, pending capital needs build the kind of credibility that actually moves deals forward. Sophisticated buyers will find the skeletons during due diligence anyway. When…

Janus International Group Announces All-New, Dual Technology, Wireless Smart Lock

Janus Releases “Nokē Infinitē™” A Bluetooth & NFC, Wireless Smart Lock Janus International Group, Inc. (NYSE: JBI) (“Janus” or the “Company”), a leading global manufacturer and provider of turn-key self-storage, commercial, and industrial building solutions, today announced the addition of Nokē Infinitē, an on-door, dual technology, smart locking system that is the latest addition in the award-winning line of Nokē Smart Entry products. Nokē Infinitē combines the robust features of Bluetooth with the power harvesting functionality of near-field communication (NFC), making it the first and only battery-powered, connected smart lock…