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Absolute Storage Management Ranks No. 10 on ISS Top Operators List Nationally

Absolute Storage Management has been ranked 10th on Inside Self-Storage’s 2026 Top Operators list for facility management companies, which measures third-party managers by number of facilities and market presence. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, the company maintains regional offices in Tampa, Atlanta, Charlotte, and Nashville. The ISS ranking is an annual industry benchmark, and a top-10 position among private third-party operators reflects considerable scale in a competitive management market. Read the Full Blog Source: Absolute Storage Management

Ottawa Easy Storage Opens With 200 Units, 200 More Planned in Ottawa, Illinois

Ottawa Easy Storage has opened in Ottawa, Illinois, with 200 units in its first phase and a second 200-unit phase planned. Columbus Development Co. developed the facility, with Blunier Builders as general contractor. Monument is providing facility management software, and SafeLease and StorageDefender services will be available to tenants. The facility includes a one-year rate guarantee, locking in pricing for tenants during their first year. The phased development approach mirrors a broader trend among regional operators managing new supply carefully in uncertain market conditions. Read the Full Article Source: REBusiness…

Featured Broker: Ian Lindahl

Ian Lindahl joined the LeClaire-Schlosser Group as an Investment Associate in 2021, was promoted to Senior Associate in December 2024, and to Director in July 2025. Prior to joining the group, Ian spent five years in software sales helping clients find and deal with pain points within their business through software enhancements. This experience has allowed him to adapt and ask the right questions to understand what his clients’ needs are in order to come up with solutions. Since joining TLSG, Ian has closed over half a billion dollars in…

Good Neighbor Storage Adds RV and Boat Parking in Neosho, Missouri

Good Neighbor Storage in Neosho, Missouri, has expanded its offerings to include outdoor vehicle storage for RVs, boats, trailers, and other large vehicles. The fenced lots feature electronic gate access, motion-tracking security cameras, and 24-hour entry, with flexible rental terms managed through an online portal. The move addresses demand in smaller markets where HOA rules and limited residential space restrict at-home vehicle storage. The facility continues to operate traditional self-storage units and a moving center alongside the new vehicle parking areas. Read the Full Article Source: The Columbus Dispatch

Riverside Council Approves Mixed-Use Storage and Housing Deal in Casa Blanca, California

The Riverside City Council has approved the $650,000 sale of a vacant 3.7-acre Railroad Avenue parcel to Railroad Ave Storage LLC for a mixed-use development. The project includes three two-story self-storage buildings with approximately 70,000 square feet of rentable space and four affordable three-bedroom homes targeted at households earning up to 80% of area median income. The storage buildings are sited to serve as a noise buffer from adjacent rail lines. Final approval from the Countywide Oversight Board is still required. The development is projected to bring $15 million in…

6 Ways to Attract New Tenants to Your Self-Storage Facility

Maintaining strong occupancy is one of the most important goals for any self-storage operator. But when vacancies begin to increase, lowering rental rates isn’t necessarily the best—or only—solution. Often, the opportunity lies in improving how customers discover the facility, what they see when they arrive, and how easily they can complete a rental. Here are six practical strategies operators can use to generate more leads and convert them into tenants. 1. Make Your Facility Easy to Find Online For many prospective tenants, the search for storage begins online. That makes…

Self-Storage Business Trends: What Operators Should Watch in 2026

The self-storage industry continues to evolve as operators navigate changing market conditions, rising costs, and higher customer expectations. While the industry remains resilient, success in 2026 will depend on the ability to adapt quickly, make informed decisions, and improve operational efficiency. Here are the most important trends shaping the year ahead. Occupancy Is Becoming More Competitive After several years of exceptionally high occupancy, many markets have returned to more typical levels. In some regions, new facilities and slower demand have increased competition for every rental. Maintaining healthy occupancy now requires…

Weekly Self Storage Transaction Roundup: 7/27/26 – 8/05/26

Portfolio activity stood out this week, with five of the nine transactions involving multiple properties across Oregon, Texas, Washington, Maryland and Michigan. Together, those deals account for 20 facilities, reflecting portfolio activity across geographically and fundamentally different markets. Institutional capital was represented by Ares Real Estate Fund’s acquisition of the two-property Rockville, MD portfolio. Separately, three Extra Space-branded or managed assets changed hands in Phoenix, Vero Beach and Malden, MA. However, the transactions reflect changes in property ownership rather than acquisitions by Extra Space itself. The underlying markets reveal just…

Provident Bank Finances New Three-Story Self-Storage Project in Glen Rock, New Jersey

Shadowbrook Capital has closed on construction financing from Provident Bank, arranged by JLL, for a three-story, 881-unit self-storage facility at 161 Harristown Road in Glen Rock, New Jersey. The 121,384-square-foot climate-controlled project is slated for completion in 2027 and will be operated by Extra Space Storage. The transaction is the second construction loan JLL has arranged between the same borrower and lender. The deal points to sustained lender and developer interest in Bergen County, a market characterized by limited self-storage supply and above-average household incomes. Read the Full Article Source:…

Developer Proposes Two Five-Story Self-Storage Buildings in Boston’s Readville

A developer has filed plans with the Boston Planning Department to construct two five-story self-storage buildings on a 2.7-acre parcel at Hyde Park Avenue in Readville. Joe Federico Jr. purchased the site for $6.8 million in March 2025 after the prior owner, a residential developer, went bankrupt before breaking ground. The proposal requires full new city review and would proceed in two phases. The project is a notable example of a failed residential site being redirected toward self-storage, a trend worth watching in supply-constrained urban markets where land is scarce…