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Tallahassee’s Self Storage Street Rates Among the Lowest In Florida
The self storage industry ended 2020 on an upward trend, showing more resilience than other real estate sectors in the face of pandemic-induced challenges. The national average street rate for a 10×10, non-climate-controlled unit stood at $118 this January, as Yardi Matrix data shows, representing a 4% growth year-over-year.
Yardi Launches Far-Reaching Rental Assistance Software Aimed At Helping Those Struggling Due To Coronavirus
Housing agencies across the country are currently involved in an unprecedented effort to provide federal emergency rental assistance to millions of struggling renters and landlords. The initial $25 billion COVID-19 relief program for renters is expected to get additional funding from Congress as the global health crisis continues to weigh heavily on the economy.
10 True and Tested Bedroom Storage Solutions (Plus Some Neat Tricks to Add Style to your Quarters)
The bedroom is probably the space in your home where you spend the most time. Although it’s true that most of that time is spent sleeping, it’s still essential for your bedroom to be well organized, neat and airy. This helps you relax and sleep better at night, but it also allows you to be efficient in the mornings while you’re getting ready for a new day. Here are some easy-to-apply ideas for organizing your bedroom and turning it into a stylish, relaxing space:
How To Repurpose Sentimental Items
Keeping a decluttered, well-organized home is a goal that most people strive for. Regularly going through your belongings and purging those you’re not using anymore is the best way to keep clutter under control in your home. However, some things are harder to let go than others — particularly those that have a sentimental value for their owners.
How To Organize A Small Kitchen In 8 Easy Steps
Learning how to organize a small kitchen is truly an art form. The kitchen is often the heart of a home — a space where family, friends, and roommates gather to cook, share food, laugh, and connect. But not every kitchen offers the luxury of space, especially in apartments or older homes.
Boca Raton, Florida, Takes The Crown As Best 2021 Snowbird Destination
Millions of Americans and Canadians are heading south every year for a few months, in a quest to escape the harsh winters and bitter colds of America’s northern regions. Commonly known as snowbirds, they’re part of a long tradition – people started moving south for the winter back in the 19th century, with influential Americans such as Thomas Edison and Henry Ford maintaining winter homes in Fort Myers, Florida. Seasonal migrants are part of the engine that augments the economies of the Sun Belt and the Southern states and have become staples of local communities in places like Mesa and Yuma in Arizona and Clearwater in Florida.
How Much Does Self Storage Really Cost? A Breakdown By States And Cities
The self storage industry continues to expand in the United States, answering customers’ needs for safe and affordable storage space. Yardi Matrix data shows that there are currently about 1.4 billion square feet of self storage space in the US, and about 190 million square feet, or around 13%, were built over the last five years alone.
How To Store Oil Paintings And Other Artworks
Whether you are a budding artist with limited space for paintings and utensils, an art collector, or you recently inherited artworks and are not sure what to do with them, one common issue arises: how to store them properly and where. Artwork in general, and oil paintings in particular, need a special environment when it comes to storage.
Self Storage Done Properly Is Doing Fantastic, Says Industry Professional
The year we just ended was complicated and challenging for the entire society, people and businesses alike. Some sectors of the economy were more affected by the pandemic than others, particularly those in hospitality, tourism, and other service industries. Real estate, on the other hand, managed to navigate last year better than most economic sectors, with self storage emerging as one of the most resilient industries in the real estate world.
5 Pawrfect Pet Food Storage Ideas
Pets make your life a thousand times better, that’s for sure. However, they’re also very cute agents of mayhem and can create some pet logistic problems for their owners — storing their food is a big one. Most pet owners prefer to buy pet food in bulk, as it’s cheaper and reduces the risk of finding yourself out of it — that would be pretty hard to explain to a hungry dog or cat.
How To Store A Bike In Your Apartment
Bikes are great for getting around the city — they’re an inexpensive, eco-friendly form of transportation, and they allow you to squeeze in some extra cardio. If you’re living in a small apartment — as is often the case in large urban areas — storing the bike can be a challenge. Some lucky people have safe, indoor areas in their buildings dedicated to bike storage.
The Most Popular Items People Put In Self Storage, State By State
Self storage remains a popular service for Americans — about a third of the respondents of a recent survey said they are using self storage, or have used it in the past, and an additional 11% are planning to use it in the future. The industry saw tremendous growth in recent years — currently, there are over 1.4 billion square feet of storage space in the US, according to Yardi Matrix. About 190 million square feet, or 13% of that, were built over the past five years alone.