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Recent Self-Storage Transactions: 01.07.2026 – 01.13.2026

Recent self-storage transactions show continued investor interest in the sector, with activity spanning a variety of markets and asset types. Deals include stabilized properties, development sites, and portfolio acquisitions, reflecting strategies to expand market presence, increase operational scale, and position for long-term growth. Demand remains steady, supported by consistent occupancy levels and opportunities to enhance revenue through improved management and pricing strategies.     Property: Reata Self Storage Location: Richland, Washington Closing Deal: $5,100,000 Seller: Richard and Shirley Nall Buyer: Clearview East MHP LLC Broker and Brokerage: Ryan Layton of…

CrownPoint Breaks Ground on Self-Storage Project in South River, New Jersey

CrownPoint Group Inc. is bringing a new self-storage facility to Middlesex County, seeking to leverage the region’s fast-growing housing stock as it expands its footprint in the asset class. The firm said the project, located at 696 Old Bridge Turnpike in South River, will serve an area that already includes more than 1,000 apartments around the site and another 218 that are on the way. That’s poised to fuel demand for storage units that it will provide at the three-story, climate-controlled facility, which will soon rise at the busy Route…

BETCO Achieves Superior Certification Score from Steel Deck Institute

BETCO, Inc., is pleased to announce the successful completion of its Steel Deck Institute (SDI) audit, achieving a score of 96.4 out of 100, significantly exceeding the required 73 points for certification. This accomplishment reinforces BETCO’s commitment to quality, operational excellence and adherence to industry standards. The SDI audit evaluated BETCO’s processes, documentation and facility conditions against SDI’s rigorous standards. The results reflect BETCO’s dedication to maintaining robust procedures and ensuring consistent product quality. The auditors noted the organization’s strong attention to detail and well-maintained production environment. Achieving SDI certification…

Boardwalk Development Group Receives Certificate Of Occupancy For First Development Project in Summerville, South Carolina

Boardwalk Development Group (BDG) announces the receipt of a Certificate of Occupancy for its Class A, climate-controlled self-storage development in Dorchester County, SC. This marks BDG's first ground-up development project in South Carolina. Boardwalk Storage – Summerville is located at 165 Quality Drive in Summerville, South Carolina. This asset offers 127,050 gross square feet of climate-controlled storage units. It is strategically positioned in a high-growth area of Summerville, serving the expanding needs of residents and businesses in this vibrant Lowcountry community. The facility provides convenience and ground-level access for a…

How White Label Storage Helped a 600+ Unit Facility Jump 20% in Revenue

In self-storage, the biggest challenge isn’t always demand — it’s time. As daily responsibilities pile up, owners lose the time they need to think strategically and plan for growth. That was the exact scenario facing a large Midwest operator in early 2025. With a 600+ unit drive-up facility, the ownership group had built a solid asset. However, as they looked to expand their portfolio, they realized that self-managing the day-to-day operations was holding them back. They needed a partner to take over the heavy lifting, professionalize the operations, and maximize…

Where’s the Exit?

Anyone following the self-storage industry over the past decade has seen the impacts of institutional capital (private equity, HNW family offices, hedge funds, endowments, etc.). Primary impacts include: The rise of REIT 3rd party management platforms Institutional capital generally mandates institutional property management. The self-storage REITs, primarily Extra Space, CubeSmart, Public Storage, and now SmartStop, have been the main beneficiaries of this shift in the capital stack. Prior to the entrance of institutional capital, the REITs’ growth came from development and acquisition activity that has now shifted to adding properties…

Recent Self-Storage Transactions: 12.30.2025 – 01.06.2025

Recent self-storage transactions show continued investor interest in the sector, with activity spanning a variety of markets and asset types. Deals include stabilized properties, development sites, and portfolio acquisitions, reflecting strategies to expand market presence, increase operational scale, and position for long-term growth. Demand remains steady, supported by consistent occupancy levels and opportunities to enhance revenue through improved management and pricing strategies.     Property: Canyon Rose Storage Location: Gold Canyon, Arizona Brokers and Brokerage: Charles “Chico” LeClaire, Adam Schlosser and Ryan Sarbinoff (Broker of Record – Phoenix, Tucson, and…

Glacier Global Partners and Next Century Self Storage Announce Strategic Joint Venture Partnership

Glacier Global Partners and Next Century Self Storage today announced the formation of a strategic joint-venture partnership focused on the programmatic acquisition, management, and long-term value creation of self-storage properties. The partnership aligns Glacier Global Partners’ institutional investment platform, capital markets expertise, and structuring capabilities with Next Century Self Storage’s sourcing, operating, technology-enabled operating efficiencies, and hands-on asset management strengths. Together, the firms intend to pursue a scalable and disciplined self-storage acquisition strategy across select US markets. “This partnership reflects Glacier’s strategy of expanding its investment platforms by backing best-in-class…

Madison Realty Capital Provides $73M Acquisition Financing for Self-Storage Portfolio Across the U.S

Wentworth Property has secured $73.3 million to acquire a portfolio of 13 self-storage assets that include more than 7,100 units and almost 840,000 square feet spread across the U.S., Commercial Observer has learned. Madison Realty Capital provided the acquisition financing, while CBRE’s Tom Rugg, Tom Traynor and Arman Samouk arranged the transaction, sources said. The self-storage properties within the 13-asset portfolio are all stabilized, according to a source close to the deal. The locations of the 13 properties were not disclosed. Wentworth Property was founded in 2005 and is based…

Featured Broker: Ken Miller

Ken is the principle broker and owner of Northstate Commercial Partners. Having been in the business for over 30 years and developed friendships and professional associations across the state and the country, Ken prides himself less on what he knows and more on who he knows. With affiliations in the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR) and the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), Ken has built a network of trusted colleagues across all geographic regions and product types that continue to feed real estate and development leads his…