Author: Shinil Krishnan

Featured Broker: CJ Stratte

Built on values. Sold by results. CJ Stratte helps storage owners buy, sell, and succeed — leaving every deal better than she found it. CJ’s foundation in self-storage began at a young age, working in her family’s facilities and learning operations from the ground up. That hands-on experience shaped her deep respect for the discipline, service, and long-term stewardship required to operate successfully in this industry. With more than 15 years of leadership experience in the storage sector, CJ brings a comprehensive understanding of operations, marketing strategy, revenue management, and…

UpSize Launches Revolutionary Partnership Model to Help Self-Storage Owners Expand Capacity with Zero Capital Outlay

UpSize (www.upsizeusa.com), an innovative new player in the self-storage solutions market, today announced the launch of its unique revenue-sharing model designed to help facility owners “upsize” their success without the traditional overhead or financial risk. As the U.S. self-storage industry continues to expand—projected to reach over $64 billion by 2026—many local facility owners face high construction costs and debt liquidity challenges when trying to meet rising demand. UpSize addresses these hurdles by providing high-quality, modular storage containers to existing facilities at zero cost to the owner. “We recognized that many…

2026 Self Storage Forecast: Soft Fundamentals, Strong Liquidity

As we enter 2026, the self-storage industry finds itself in a familiar, but evolving position. Transaction activity remains fluid and buyer interest is deep, while fundamentals continue to face stubborn pressure. Occupancy and rental rate growth have not yet returned to the “normal” levels experienced in the 2015–2020 pre-Covid run up, and many operators are still navigating the realities of a more competitive leasing environment. Industry-wide, the story continues to be one of pricing discipline, submarket selectivity, and operational execution, as the gap widens between facilities that can push rate…

Recent Self-Storage Transactions: 02.11.2026 – 02.17.2026

Recent self-storage transactions illustrate a sector that continues to attract investor attention, with activity spanning both stabilized assets and properties offering growth potential. Buyers are active in secondary and suburban markets, carefully weighing occupancy levels, income trends, and expansion opportunities as part of their strategies. These dynamics reinforce the industry’s resilience, as capital remains focused on opportunities that strike a balance between dependable performance and the prospect of long-term value creation.       Portfolio: Three Property Self-Storage Portfolio (Radiant Storage) Location: Pascagoula, Gautier, and Ocean Springs, Mississippi Buyer: Homegrown…

Mixed-Use Project Gets Major Financing for Self-Storage Facility and Luxury Apartments in North Haledon, New Jersey

A construction loan has been arranged for High Mountain Promenade, a multi-phase mixed-use development being built in North Haledon. The loan from First Bank will primarily fund the first phase of the development, a three-story, 74,715-square-foot self-storage facility, according to a Jan. 29 statement by JLL Capital Markets. JLL secured the financing for the project, which will be developed by a joint venture between Tulfra Real Estate and Hampshire Real Estate Companies. The project is located at 987 Belmont Ave. A portion of the financing will support future development phases…

Old Car Dealership Slated to Become Self-Storage Facility in South River, New Jersey

JLL Capital Markets announced on Tuesday, Feb. 17, that it has arranged a construction loan for the development of South River Self Storage, a to-be-built facility at 696 Old Bridge Turnpike in South River. The three-story facility is slated for delivery in the first quarter of 2027 and will total 105,487 square feet, according to JLL. The building will offer climate-controlled units averaging 90.7 square feet each, along with 15 exterior access units and 15 parking spaces, the firm said. Extra Space Storage will lease-up and manage the daily operations…

Storage Post Self Storage Expands its Rockland County Footprint in Nyack, New York

Storage Post Self Storage, a leading self-storage company, today announced the acquisition of a new self-storage facility in Nyack, further increasing its presence in New York. The property, located at 92 New York 59, was previously operated by Go Store It. The acquisition marks Storage Post’s second facility in Rockland County and supports the company’s continued growth across New York and New Jersey. Storage Post worked with JLL Capital Markets to complete the transaction, which was brokered by Managing Directors Steve Mellon and Brian Somoza. “The Nyack acquisition represents another…

Zionsville Council Approves Self Storage expansion in Oak Street, Indiana

The Zionsville Plan Commission approved rezoning for a parcel of land on Oak Street for a storage facility expansion and auto shop at its Jan. 20 meeting. Sam Scheidler, owner of Zionsville Self Storage, wants to expand his business, using an adjacent vacant lot at 1580 W. Oak St. The 2.6-acre lot also is eyed for a potential automotive service facility that would be on the opposite side of the property. The proposed auto business drew deliberations from the commission, specifically over noise as the parcel abuts against a neighborhood…

Former Movie Theater to be Converted into Self-Storage in North Bergen, New Jersey

A former movie theater in North Bergen was recently sold and will be transformed into a self-storage facility. JLL Capital Markets announced the sale last month of the 73,398-square-foot property at 3131 Kennedy Boulevard. The firm represented seller Madison International Realty in the deal with buyer Safely Store. The 1.07-acre site features a vacant two story building that previously operated as a theater. Built in 1999, the 57-foot-tall structure will be converted into a four-story, 103,000-square-foot climate-controlled self-storage facility. According to JLL, the building’s shell condition, large open spaces and…

Self-Storage Pricing Trends | December 2025

December 2025 Self-Storage Pricing Trends United States & Canada Market Overview In December 2025, the North American self-storage market remained active but increasingly shaped by a more cautious economic backdrop of elevated interest rates and disciplined capital markets. New construction continued to be a defining theme: the U.S. had 3,269 projects underway, representing roughly a 6.5% expansion of existing supply, while Canada, though smaller with 3,616 total stores, saw 146 projects in the pipeline, expanding supply by 7.4%. At the same time, higher financing costs encouraged a more cautious approach…