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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…

New Self-Storage Facility Planned for Former Elks Lodge Site in South Marion County, Florida

Plans for a new self-storage facility in the southern part of Marion County are moving forward on a site that previously housed an Elks Lodge. The project, named Partners Self Storage Belleview, is slated for a 5.6-acre parcel located at 7655 E Highway 25. The property was formerly the home of the Silver Springs Shores Elks Lodge #2730 before it was acquired by Partners Self Storage LLC for $610,000 in June 2024. According to a major site plan submitted to the Marion County Development Review Committee, the facility will feature…

Why Transparency & Authenticity Always Wins in Self Storage

In self-storage, deals don’t fall apart because of bad properties. They fall apart because of surprises. Whether you’re buying, selling, operating, or brokering, one principle holds true across every transaction: transparency and authenticity aren’t just good ethics, they’re good business. From the Seller’s Perspective Nobody likes finding a leak in the roof after they’ve already signed. Sellers who disclose upfront deferred maintenance, value-add opportunities, occupancy swings, pending capital needs build the kind of credibility that actually moves deals forward. Sophisticated buyers will find the skeletons during due diligence anyway. When…

Janus International Group Announces All-New, Dual Technology, Wireless Smart Lock

Janus Releases “Nokē Infinitē™” A Bluetooth & NFC, Wireless Smart Lock Janus International Group, Inc. (NYSE: JBI) (“Janus” or the “Company”), a leading global manufacturer and provider of turn-key self-storage, commercial, and industrial building solutions, today announced the addition of Nokē Infinitē, an on-door, dual technology, smart locking system that is the latest addition in the award-winning line of Nokē Smart Entry products. Nokē Infinitē combines the robust features of Bluetooth with the power harvesting functionality of near-field communication (NFC), making it the first and only battery-powered, connected smart lock…

Emerald Coast Moving & Storage Launches White Glove Design Logistics on Gulf Coast

Emerald Coast Moving & Storage announced the launch of specialized white glove interior design logistics services for the Gulf Coast design community, offering end‑to‑end solutions for designers, builders, showrooms, and high‑end residential clients across Florida’s Emerald Coast. The new offering is designed to streamline the complex logistics that accompany interior design projects, including receiving, inspection, climate‑controlled storage, delivery, placement, and debris removal. Through its dedicated Interior Design Logistics Services, the company coordinates vendor shipments, consolidates orders, and schedules installations to align with construction timelines and client move‑in dates. Emerald Coast…

Tucson Lock Storage Under Local Ownership With New Management Offering U-Haul Rentals in Tucson, Arizona

Tucson Lock Storage has transitioned to local ownership and is now under new management, introducing operational updates, including U-Haul rental services at the storage facility. The ownership change reflects a shift toward locally guided management practices. The storage facility is now overseen by a Tucson-based owner who is directly involved in day-to-day operations. This adjustment is intended to streamline decision-making, improve oversight, and align services more closely with local demand patterns. As part of the transition, U-Haul rentals have been added to the list of available services. This addition positions…