A long-standing self-storage facility in Waynesville has gotten the green light to expand after a year-long push. The Waynesville Planning Board unanimously approved a special use permit at its meeting Monday that allows Richland Creek Storage to add between 75 and 80 units to its location on West Marshall Street near Recreation Park. Richland Creek Storage’s location near the Mountain Creek Plaza apartment complex and Waynesville Recreation Park gave some town lenders pause when the initial rezoning request came through. The self-storage facilty sits next to Wayenesville’s recreation park. Now…
Author: Shinil Krishnan
Commissioners Approve Mixed Use Self-Storage Project in Pasco County, Florida
County commissioners approved a mixed-use plan for the Kenton Road corridor, clearing the way for a self-storage facility, hotel and restaurant-focused retail complex at the southern edge of the Connected City community hub. The board’s approval of the Kenton Road Commercial MPUD comes less than a month after the Planning Commission approved the project – 110,000 square feet of non-residential entitlements (90,000 square feet of storage, 20,000 for commercial/retail) and 120 hotel rooms – after a long debate and some conditions. Objections were raised again by residents claiming a storage…
Self Storage Opens with Professional Management in Denver, North Carolina
Local owners of Roll Up Self Storage- Lake Life proudly announce the acquisition of the self-storage facility at 2836 Hagers Court, Denver, NC 28037. This facility, being managed by Absolute Storage Management (Absolute) features 240 units totaling 36,570 rentable square feet. It offers and providing safe and secure, climate-controlled, non-climate, and parking unit options to the local communities of Huntersville, Cornelius, and Denver. PC Lake Life, LLC has contracted with Absolute Storage Management (Absolute) to provide professional self-storage management services, and the facility is officially under Absolute’s management as of…
New Self-Storage Complex Planned for FM 741 Corridor in Forney, Texas
A significant new commercial development is set to reshape the landscape just north of Interstate 20, as plans for a $13 million self-storage facility have been unveiled. The project, branded as Forney Self Storage for Cube Smart, will bring 128,900 square feet of new storage capacity to the rapidly growing FM 741 corridor. Project Scope and Location Located at 8078 FM 741, the site is situated just south of Forney High School. This strategic placement positions the facility to serve both the burgeoning residential neighborhoods in the immediate vicinity and…
Self Storage Opens with Professional Management in Munford, Tennessee
Local owners of Absolute Storage of Munford – Tabb Drive proudly announce the acquisition of the self-storage facility at 101 Tabb Drive, Munford, TN 38058. Under new ownership and new management, the facility is also undergoing a rebrand, reflecting a renewed commitment to quality service and community engagement. The new owners, who have a strong history of managing properties in the Munford area, bring valuable local expertise to the property. This facility, being managed by Absolute Storage Management (Absolute), features 525 units totaling 65,655 rentable square feet and offers safe…
LaGrange-Troup Chamber Cuts Ribbon on Safe Self Storage in Lagrange, Georgia
The LaGrange-Troup County Chamber of Commerce celebrated the opening of Safe Self Storage on N. Cary Street with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The new business is owned by Chris and Brandy Yarbrough. Chris said the location has been in the family for a long time, and they recently converted it to a self-storage facility. “My mom and dad actually built this building some 30 years ago and ran it as a daycare for that entire time. We purchased it from them about three years ago and converted it to [self] storage,”…
Banner Completes Catalina Self-Storage in Koreatown neighborhood of Los Angeles, California
An affiliate of Banner Storage Group, LLC has completed Catalina Self-Storage at 627 S. Catalina Street, a seven-story, 1,500-unit, climate-controlled facility in Los Angeles’ Koreatown neighborhood, developed on a 0.56-acre infill site directly above an active LA Metro Purple Line tunnel. The project spans 166,000 square feet, including approximately 105,000 net rentable square feet, and represents one of the most structurally complex self-storage developments completed in Southern California in recent years. What began in 2019 concluded with the facility’s opening in November 2025, the result of sustained engineering effort, multi-agency…
How to Increase the Value of Your Facility
Owners are often searching for a single, decisive action that will meaningfully increase the value of their self-storage facility. The good news is that such an answer does exist. The bad news is that, much like that time in college I tried to run 100 miles, it is far easier to describe than to execute. Last year, we brokered 52 self-storage transactions, and activity this year has accelerated even further. Increased deal flow is being driven by an influx of capital and a growing number of motivated sellers. On the…
Artisan Properties Assumes Management of The Mini Storage Center Portfolio in the Carolinas
Addition Draws Artisan Close to 2 Million SF Under Management Artisan Properties, a Georgia-based self-storage management company, announced today that it has assumed third-party management of The Mini Storage Center portfolio, a collection of 10 self-storage facilities across North and South Carolina. The transition, effective April 1, 2026, brings Artisan Properties’ total portfolio to more than 1.9 million net rentable square feet under management. The Mini Storage Center portfolio features properties in key Carolina markets, including Charlotte, NC, and Spartanburg and Myrtle Beach, SC. The portfolio comprises approximately 4,600 units…
Recent Self-Storage Transactions: 04.01.2026 – 04.07.2026
Last week’s transaction activity highlights a continued split in self-storage investment strategies, with capital targeting both stabilized suburban assets and higher-growth redevelopment opportunities across diverse geographies. Trades in markets such as Sioux Falls, Seattle, and Renton show steady demand for facilities with climate-controlled units, parking, and extra income streams. The North Bergen redevelopment points to ongoing interest in adaptive reuse in dense, supply-constrained urban corridors. Meanwhile, smaller assets in secondary and tertiary markets, including Mississippi, North Carolina, and Texas, suggest that private and regional buyers stay active, likely drawn to…
