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AAA Self Storage Expands With New Project in High Point, North Carolina

A new AAA Self Storage facility is under construction in High Point, North Carolina. The three-story, internal-access project will add approximately 95,000 square feet of storage space and include access points from both Westchester Drive and Scott Avenue. The development reflects continued expansion activity among regional self-storage operators, particularly in growing suburban markets where demand for larger, multi-story storage facilities remains active. Read the Full Article Source: High Point Enterprise

Steel Lock Storage Opens New Facility in Falls Creek, Pennsylvania

A new self-storage facility has opened in Falls Creek, Pennsylvania, featuring fully automated storage units constructed from shipping containers. Located near Route 219 and Interstate 80, the property includes online rentals, automated gate access, and drive-up accessibility. The project reflects continued adoption of container-based storage formats in smaller and secondary markets, where operators are utilizing alternative construction methods and automated systems to expand storage inventory and manage operating costs. Read the Full Article Source: Priority Media (Connect FM 96.7)

Featured Broker: Hunter Molnar

Storage Exchange Co-Founder and Managing Director, Hunter Molar, has played a central role in executing over $500 million in diversified real estate transactions, with a core focus on self-storage investment sales. As Managing Director, he leads a team of Investment Associates committed to delivering value through process, transparency, and disciplined execution. The firm specializes in transactions that demand premier-quality underwriting, operational expertise, and custom deal structuring, which brings a level of institutionalized transaction management historically absent from the alternative asset real estate sector. While self-storage remains a foundational vertical and…

StoreEase Unveils AI Tools for Storage Facility Operations

StoreEase has introduced EaseOS, an AI-based operating platform designed for self-storage facility management and customer engagement. The system combines voice communication, web assistance, and operational tools into a centralized platform intended to support rentals, customer service, and multi-site management. Features include AI-assisted call handling, automated web interactions, and remote operational support tools. The launch reflects growing adoption of AI and automation technologies within the self-storage sector as operators look to streamline workflows, improve customer interaction, and support scalable facility operations. Read the Full Article Source: Star Gazette

Second Floor of Former JCPenney Set for Storage Conversion in Jacksonville, Florida

Developers are continuing the conversion of a former JCPenney at Gateway Town Center in Jacksonville, Florida, into an Extra Space Storage facility, with new permits issued for the buildout of the building’s second floor. The project will add more than 61,000 square feet of climate-controlled storage space and is expected to total roughly 900 units upon completion. The redevelopment reflects ongoing adaptive reuse activity within the self-storage sector, as vacant department store properties and aging retail centers continue to be repositioned for storage use. Read the Full Article Source: Jacksonville…

Recent Self-Storage Transactions: 05.06.2026 – 05.12.2026

Recent transactions reflect a self-storage market continuing to attract a broad spectrum of capital, from institutional joint ventures targeting supply-constrained, higher-barrier assets to private and regional investors pursuing operational upside in secondary and tertiary markets. Institutional activity in the Northeast is evident through the Medford joint venture between Invesco Real Estate and Baranof Holdings, the Nyack acquisition, and a planned conversion in Syosset, all signaling continued confidence in redevelopment and value-add strategies across the region. At the same time, acquisitions in the Tulsa MSA, Vicksburg, Swansboro, and across Texas point…

Heitman Launches U.S. Self-Storage Core Plus Strategy

Heitman LLC has launched a new Core Plus investment strategy targeting U.S. self-storage assets, supported by $275 million in commitments and an additional $200 million in co-investment capital. The strategy debuted with the acquisition of a 79-property portfolio across 16 states totaling approximately 4.9 million rentable square feet. The initiative reflects continued institutional investment activity in the self-storage sector, particularly in assets with lease-up potential, operational improvements, and opportunities for future expansion.   Read the Full Announcement Source: BusinessWire

Developer Proposes 16-Unit Storage Facility in Shenango Township in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania

A proposed 16-unit self-storage facility is under review in Shenango Township, Pennsylvania, following a conditional use hearing before township supervisors. The project, submitted by Alpha DHZ Properties LLC, would be located on a wooded portion of a commercial property along Ellwood Road near the former Shenango Automotive site. Township officials deferred a decision after the developer failed to submit a site plan. The proposal reflects ongoing self-storage development activity in smaller secondary markets, where localized demand continues to support limited-scale projects.   View the Full Article Source: New Castle News

Plans Filed for 13-Building Storage Facility in Plattekill, New York

A proposed self-storage development is under review by the Town of Plattekill Planning Board in New York. The Ridgeyard project would subdivide a 50.93-acre parcel along the Route 44/55 corridor, with plans to develop approximately 17 acres for 13 storage buildings. Early review discussions included traffic flow, lighting, stormwater management, and the project’s compatibility with the surrounding rural area. The proposal highlights ongoing self-storage development activity in smaller suburban and rural markets where highway visibility and available land continue to support new projects.   View the Full Article Source: HudsonValleyTimes.com

Self-Storage Case Study: Kingston, NY

White Label Storage, a modern third-party self-storage management company, today announced the release of a new case study documenting the performance results achieved at a 352-unit Kingston, New York facility under its management. The case study tells the story of a newly acquired facility with strong local demand and clear upside that was struggling to meet its potential — and how the right management partnership helped ownership unlock it. After completing physical improvements to the property, the ownership team brought White Label Storage on board to modernize operations and drive…