Westport Properties Completes 1,400-Unit Self-Storage Facility in Covina, California

Westport Properties has completed a 1,400-unit, 183,000-square-foot self-storage facility at 529 Cutter Way in Covina, California, operating under the US Storage Centers brand. The 2.2-acre site was acquired from Faith Community Church of West Covina for $8 million in 2025 and includes AI-powered systems, full climate control, and keypad-gated access. The project extends Westport’s presence into the San Gabriel Valley and brings the company’s total managed portfolio to more than 15.4 million square feet nationally. Read the Full Article Source: Orange County Business Journal

SmartStop REIT Affiliates Plan Merger to Create 3.2 Million Square Foot Portfolio

Strategic Storage Trust VI (SST VI) and Strategic Storage Growth Trust III (SSGT III), both affiliated with SmartStop Self Storage REIT, have entered a definitive all-stock merger agreement under which SST VI will acquire SSGT III. The combined portfolio will encompass approximately 37 wholly owned facilities, 3.2 million net rentable square feet, and a total asset value of roughly $1.2 billion. The transaction, which also includes joint venture interests and DST-sponsored properties, is expected to close in Q4 2026 pending SSGT III stockholder approval. Read the Full Article Source: BusinessWire