Author: Shinil Krishnan

Recent Self-Storage Transactions: 02.18.2026 – 02.24.2026

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.       Property: StorageHome (26 single-story buildings) Location: Wilmer, Texas Address: 407 Thorne St., Wilmer, Texas Year Built…

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…

Self-Storage, RV Facility Approved Across From Campbell County High School in Alexandria, Kentucky

The Campbell County Planning and Zoning Commission approved a self-storage and oversized-vehicle storage development across from Campbell County High School. The commission approved plans for self-storage buildings and a gravel lot for recreational vehicle and boat storage at the intersection of U.S. 27 and Lickert Road across from Campbell County High School. The site is nine acres, with the development site being approximately 4.7 acres. The commission approved a zone map amendment for the development, changing it from a rural residential estate to a rural commercial zone. It also granted…

William Warren Group Lands $43M for Three Self-Storage Sites in Hawthorne – California, Waipahu – Hawaii, and Denver – Colorado

The William Warren Group has secured permanent financing for three self-storage properties across three states, further emphasizing self-storage as one of the most stable and in demand alternative asset classes. The Santa Monica-based self-storage developer secured a $42.6 million debt package tied to its facilities in Hawthorne, Calif., Waipahu, Hawaii, and Denver. MetLife and Barclays provided the funds, Commercial Observer has learned. The largest of the three loans was $25 million tied to the Hawthorne property, a 113,745 square-foot facility, managed by StorQuest Self Storage, at 4959 West 147th Street.…

Mixed-Use Project Gets Major Financing for Self-Storage Facility & Luxury Apartments in Passaic County, 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…

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…