Category: Self Storage News

Cushman & Wakefield Self Storage Advisory Group Q3 Report

Rental income increased Nationwide due to the increases in asking rental rates even though the physical occupancy decreased. The graph below shows the rental rate averages for the other non-climate controlled, down stairs, standard unit sizes that are offered at storage facilities Nationwide. Notably, rent per available square foot increased in the 3rd Quarter 2022 for both Nationwide and REITs. The REITs had very strong performance this year, and the pandemic caused the market sector to recover stronger than the normal self storage yearly cycle. This demonstrates the sector’s resiliency during the…

SpareBox Storage Strengthens Balance Sheet with Successful $463 Million Refinance with Bank of America

With 7.4 Million Square Feet in 21 Markets Across Nine States, SpareBox is Poised for Rapid Growth The Leading Unmanned Operator in Self Storage September 22, 2022 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time DENVER–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SpareBox Storage, the leading unmanned operator in the self storage industry, today announced it successfully strengthened its balance sheet with a $462.5 million refinancing with Bank of America. SpareBox is one of the fastest growing self storage companies participating in the consolidation of the highly fragmented sector, and in just over two years, has acquired 7.4 million…

Comparing SBA Loan Programs

On a recent deal, I had a customer caught between a rock and hard place while choosing which financing route to pursue. While going through the different costs and various benefits of both the SBA 7a and SBA 504 programs, it was hard for the client to make a choice. Ultimately they went with the SBA 504 program due to the 25 year fixed rate on a portion of the debt. Here is a breakdown of both programs: Nick Collins Commercial Lender – Vice President Bank Five Nine 155 W.…

National Storage Affiliates Announces Management Promotion

National Storage Affiliates Trust today announced the promotion, effective July 1, 2022, of David Cramer from his role as executive vice president and chief operating officer to president and chief operating officer. We believe the Company will benefit from Dave’s elevated leadership role as well as his focus on operational execution and growth through acquisitions given his invaluable industry experience and proven track record of results.” Tamara Fischer, Chief Executive Officer, commented, “We are extremely pleased to announce Dave’s promotion to president of NSA. This promotion acknowledges his current and…

First Quarter Results for Absolute Storage Management

Absolute Storage Management (Absolute), a leading third-party management company for self-storage facilities in the United States, announced operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2022. 2022 Highlights for Three Months Ended March 31, 2022: Increased same-store revenue by 18.3% vs. the same period in 2021. Maintained Square Ft. and Unit Occupancy vs. the same period in 2021. Ended the period with 21% increase in GPI vs. the same period in 2021. Acquired nine (9) management contracts: four (4) operating facility and five (5) facilities at the completion of…

Acquisition Review – Longview TX

Recently, Marcus & Millichap completed the sale of a 55,956 square foot self storage facility in Longview, TX. Within just two weeks of marketing the listing, the team generated ten offers, more than half of which came in at or above the asking price. FreeUp Storage I-20 had 10 offers within two weeks The Facility The property is situated roughly 130 miles east of Dallas along the I-20 just south of the city of Longview, TX, about 60 miles east of Shreveport, LA. Positioned alongside the I-20, it sits on…