Author: Shinil Krishnan

Helping Customers Make the Most of Their Storage Space

Choosing the right storage unit is only the first step in creating a positive self-storage experience. How customers organize and use that space can have just as much impact on convenience, accessibility, and their overall satisfaction. For self-storage operators, providing simple education around unit sizing and organization can help customers feel more confident in their decision while making their space easier to use throughout their rental. Start With the Right Size Customers often focus on square footage without fully understanding what a storage unit can realistically hold. Helping them visualize…

THE Show Is Almost Here—Will You Be There?

The countdown is officially on. In less than a month, the self-storage industry will gather in Atlanta for THE Show! After months of planning, conversations, brainstorming, and preparation, the excitement is becoming very real. Our speakers are getting ready. Our exhibitors are preparing their booths. Our special events are taking shape. And our team is counting down the days until we welcome everyone to Atlanta. Now there is only one question: Will you be there? From the earliest stages of planning, our goal for THE Show has been to create something…

Weekly Self Storage Transaction Roundup: 9/30/26 – 10/05/26

The transactions below reflect self-storage sales identified through public sources and records over the past week. Because public reporting doesn’t capture every transaction in the market, this list reflects a snapshot of visible activity rather than the full scope of deal flow. StorTrack’s market metrics appear under each listing to provide context on the conditions surrounding each acquisition and how the property is positioned within its market. Image Not Available Blue Ridge Storage – SC 3337 North Highway 14, Greer, SC 29651 Blue Ridge Storage in Greer, SC closed at…

Featured Broker: Cole Carosella

Cole Carosella is a Vice President and Partner at Argus Self Storage Advisors and is a key member of the firm’s Colorado brokerage team, where he has been directly involved in more than $1 billion of closed self-storage transactions since joining the team. In his current role, Cole focuses on investment sales advisory, valuation, and transaction execution for self-storage owners across Colorado and nationally. He works closely with the Argus executive team and national brokerage network on business development initiatives, financial analysis, underwriting, and strategic advisory assignments. Contact: Cole Carosella…

KISS NFC Smart Locks Now Natively Integrated With QuikStor Management Software

QuikStor and Keep It Simple Storage have announced a native integration connecting QuikStor’s property management software with the KISS ONELock NFC smart access system. The integration ties unit access directly to tenant record status, automating access grants at move-in, restrictions at delinquency, and overlocks without manual staff steps. The ONELock system operates without WiFi, gateways, or batteries. The partnership targets a recurring obstacle in smart access adoption — infrastructure cost and complexity — that has historically limited deployment among smaller and independent operators. Read the Full Article Source: CISION (PR…

Hoover Zoning Board to Consider 500-Unit Climate-Controlled Storage Facility in Birmingham, Alabama

The Hoover, Alabama Planning and Zoning Commission is scheduled to review a proposal for a 39,105-square-foot indoor self-storage facility on Valleydale Road, adjacent to the Jefferson State Community College Shelby-Hoover campus. The proposed development would include 500 climate-controlled storage units and 6,000 square feet of office space. The site is located west of the college campus. The application is one of several land use items on the commission’s agenda and has not yet received approval. Read the Full Article Source: Hoover SUN

Extra Space Storage-Branded Facility Proposed for Pyramid Way in Sparks, Nevada

Centennial American Properties has proposed a four-story, 108,900-square-foot climate-controlled self-storage facility at 3940 Pyramid Way in Sparks, Nevada, planned for operation under the Extra Space Storage brand. The 1.88-acre site requires rezoning from single-family residential to general commercial, a comprehensive plan amendment, and a conditional use permit. The Sparks Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval in May, and the Truckee Meadows Regional Planning Agency confirmed the project conforms with the regional plan. Read the Full Article Source: BEX nvBex

Talonvest Arranges $47.7M Loan for Six-Property Texas Storage Portfolio

Talonvest Capital has arranged a $47.7 million permanent loan for a six-property self-storage portfolio in Texas held by a partnership between The Jenkins Organization and Clark Investment Group. The portfolio spans more than 600,000 net rentable square feet across facilities in Austin, McKinney, Frisco, Houston, and Bee Cave. The lender was not disclosed. The transaction adds to a series of large self-storage financing deals Talonvest has closed in recent months across multiple states. Read the Full Article Source: REBusinessOnline

Connolly Brothers Delivers Four-Story Self-Storage Development in Canton, Massachusetts

Connolly Brothers Inc. has completed a four-story, 127,120-square-foot self-storage facility at 362 Turnpike Street in Canton, Massachusetts, with CubeSmart managing the property. The development replaces a former restaurant building and provides 986 climate-controlled units, 10 exterior units, and 37 outdoor boat and RV spaces across 97,300 net rentable square feet. Metro Credit Union financed the project; Bwdarchitects served as architect of record. The completion adds climate-controlled storage capacity to the suburban Boston market on a previously underutilized commercial site. Read the Full Article Source: citybiz

How to Maximize the Sale Price of Your Self-Storage Facility

For many self-storage owners, selling represents the culmination of years of building, operating, and improving a facility. But maximizing value often begins well before the propertyis placed on the market. Buyers ultimately evaluate a facility based on its income, operations, physical condition, market position, and future potential. Owners who focus on these areas before selling may be better positioned to attract qualified buyers and achieve stronger pricing. 1. Focus on Net Operating Income Self-storage properties are primarily valued based on the income they produce. Increasing Net Operating Income (NOI) can…