Author: Shinil Krishnan

JLL Arranges $15M Construction Financing for Self-Storage Development in Bend, Oregon

JLL has arranged $15.534 million in construction financing for Badger Road, Bend Self Storage, a ground-up self-storage facility located at 20130 Badger Rd. in Bend, Oregon. JLL worked on behalf of the borrower, Signal Ventures, to secure the loan through Live Oak Bank. The shovel-ready development will deliver 118,800 gross square feet encompassing 92,584 net rentable square feet across 877 climate-controlled units on a strategically positioned 1.87-acre site. The JLL Capital Markets team was led by Directors Jonah Aelyon, Taylor Gimian, and John Williamson. The transaction follows JLL’s National Self…

ASPM & Homegrown Storage/Patchwork Labs Partner For Self-Storage Innovation

Anytime Storage Property Management (ASPM), a leading full-service self-storage management company, is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with Homegrown Storage and Patchwork Labs, two of the fastest-rising brands in the self-storage industry. Founded by Tyler Harper and Chase Brooks, Homegrown Storage has quickly built a reputation as one of the most active and effective acquisition teams in the space, currently acquiring one facility per week. Their rapid expansion and disciplined approach to acquisitions have positioned them as a standout operator in today’s market. As part of this partnership,…

Recent Self-Storage Transactions: 04.22.2026 – 04.28.2026

Last week’s transactions point to a market focused on operational precision and localized yield rather than scale alone. Extra Space’s third-party management deal in Broken Arrow reflects a calculated move in a saturated 5-mile catchment, where 16.6 square feet per capita is nearly double the U.S. average, relying on institutional expertise to capture share. In contrast, Merit Hill’s Houston acquisition, paired with CubeSmart management, signals confidence in a more balanced market at 8.33 square feet per capita, closer to national norms. MyPlace’s purchase in Fresno, Texas, highlights the appeal of…

Garners Ferry Storage Set to Open in May 2026, Providing Convenient and Secure Self Storage Solutions in Columbia, South Carolina

Garners Ferry Storage, a brand-new self storage facility, is set to open its doors in May 2026. Located in Columbia, South Carolina, this state-of-the-art facility will offer convenient and secure storage solutions for both residential and commercial customers. The new facility boasts a variety of storage unit sizes, ranging from small, 5×5 units to 10×30 units that can accommodate furniture and other bulky items. With climate-controlled units, customers can rest assured that their belongings will be protected from extreme temperatures and humidity. The facility prioritizes convenience with a wide selection…

Planning Commission Approves Self-Storage Facility With Outdoor RV Parking in Palm Springs, California

The Palm Springs Planning Commission on Tuesday approved a major development permit for a 92,400 square foot self-storage facility west of the airport at 900 North Farrell Drive. A 92,400-square-foot, two-story building with outdoor RV parking won approval Tuesday, while a consulting team examines possible caps and location rules for future projects. For eagle-eyed observers of the planning commission, that might bring up a feeling of déjà vu. Back in 2022, the commission approved a smaller 65,284 square foot storage facility with RV parking spaces for the same site. That…

Arco Partners with Banner Real Estate Group to Complete New Self Storage Facility in Sylmar, California

ARCO recently completed a 139,608-square-foot, multi-story self-storage facility in Sylmar, California, for repeat client Banner Real Estate Group, a fully integrated real estate company specializing in the acquisition, development, and management of multifamily and self-storage assets nationwide. Located in the San Fernando Valley submarket of Los Angeles, the state-of-the-art facility was designed to meet growing demand for modern, secure storage solutions in the region. The project includes approximately 1,155 square feet of office space and a total of 1,266 storage units across 11 different unit sizes, including 36 ADA-accessible units.…

Extra Space Storage Offers New Self-Storage Services in Allen, Texas

A new Extra Space Storage facility is offering services in Allen, Store Manager Jaimie Fredericks confirmed. The facility, located on the west side of Central Expressway and north of Exchange Parkway, offers a variety of rentable, climate-controlled storage spaces spanning from 25 square feet to over 300 square feet, its website states. The three-story facility also offers flexible office and retail spaces for rent. The location is the fifth Extra Space Storage facility in Allen, according to the company’s website. The facility was opened on April 15 at 1450 Curtis…

Featured Broker: Jane H. Sauls, CCIM

Built on values. Sold by results. Jane H. Sauls, CCIM, helps storage owners buy, sell, and succeed – leaving every deal better than she found it. Jane is a respected leader in commercial real estate with more than 20 years of experience specializing in the self-storage industry. As President & Principal of Sauls Commercial Real Estate, she partners with owners and investors to value, market, and sell self-storage assets across the Southeast. Drawing on her extensive background in operations, development, and asset management, Jane helps clients maximize returns and make…

Palm Coast Council Approves U-Haul Storage Facility Site Plan Off U.S. 1 in Palm Coast, Florida

Palm Coast City Council approved a technical site plan for a multi-phase U-Haul storage facility during its April 21 meeting, advancing a project planned for a 30-acre site at the intersection of U.S. 1 and Whiteview Parkway. The proposal, brought forward as a Tier 3 technical site plan application, outlines the first phase of development, which includes two buildings totaling more than 119,000 square feet. According to city staff, the primary structure will be a three-story storage building standing approximately 45 feet tall and containing around 950 storage units. A…

West Coast Self-Storage Announces Major Expansion in Vancouver, Washington

West Coast Self-Storage of Vancouver has completed a major expansion at its SE 164th Avenue facility, significantly increasing storage capacity to help meet continued demand in East Vancouver and surrounding communities. With the expansion complete, the property now offers 885 storage units across 77,472 square feet. Located at 501 SE 164th Ave in Vancouver, just north of SE Mill Plain Blvd, West Coast Self-Storage of Vancouver serves customers in East Vancouver and nearby neighborhoods with a wide range of storage options for household, business, and moving-related needs. The expansion includes…