Maria Gatea
Maria Gatea is a Senior Editor & Research Writer for Yardi with a background in Journalism and Communication. After covering business and finance-related topics as a freelance writer for 15 years, she is now focusing on researching and writing about the real estate industry. You may contact Maria via email.

Useful Tips For Storing Business Documents And Files In Self Storage

All businesses must keep some records on paper for certain periods mandated by state or local laws. Businesses like accounting or legal firms deal with a huge volume of paper documents due to the nature of their work.

Average Home Size in the US: New Homes Bigger Than 10 Years Ago but Apartments Trail Behind

During these last few months, we spent more time inside our homes than probably at any other point in our lives, and the size of our residences became all-important. The COVID-19 pandemic will probably have a long-lasting impact on how Americans – and the whole world for that matter – live and work.

Here Are The Things You Should NOT Store In Your Garage, Basement Or Attic

Homeowners put a lot of emphasis on large garages and spacious basements and attics when deciding where to live — and rightly so. Having enough storage space at home is a great advantage and helps you enjoy a neat, tidy, clutter-free home, while also holding on to your possessions.

5 Categories Of Clothing It’s Simply Better To Keep In Self Storage

Closet space is precious in most households. Most of us simply do not have enough space for all our clothes, accessories, shoes and other home textiles, leading to messy closets where it’s hard to find what you need when you need it.

5 Mid-Century Décor Touches You Can Easily DIY in Your Own Home

Mid-century interior design is going through a huge revival right now, which is not at all surprising, considering its main characteristics: clean lines, no excessive embellishments, a focus on function and on opening up interior spaces. In other words, mid-century design is timeless and perfectly suited for our contemporary lifestyle.

10 Of The Biggest Home Improvement Stores In The US And Where They Were Born

Home improvement stores carved out a unique path for themselves among American consumers by providing quality products for home remodeling projects and also passing on the know-how for turning said projects into reality.

5 Important Things to Know about Self Storage Insurance

Self storage is an affordable, user-friendly service. Whether you need a storage unit while moving or remodeling, or you decide to rent one long-term to keep some of your belongings, you’re going to want to get insurance for your stored goods.

10 Amazing Vintage Furniture Stores in Charlotte to Help You Upgrade Your Interior

Interior design is constantly changing – one day granite countertops are all the rage, and the next granite is out and quartz is in.  But one trend that never seems to go out of style is vintage. Luckily for Charlotte residents, the Queen City has plenty of vintage furniture and decoration stores that can satisfy anyone’s desire for unique and timeless pieces of décor.

7 Great Tips for Dealing with Your Old Stuff in San Francisco

Big homes are not uncommon in the Bay Area, but there never seems to be enough space for all the stuff we collect over the years. Some of the non-essential things we own are worth keeping – some may hold sentimental value, some may come in handy in the future and it’d be costly to replace them with new items – but there are many items that will no longer be loved nor used. Those are the items that must go, as they only lead to clutter and an unorganized home.

5 of the Best Self Storage Facilities in Memphis, Tennessee

The gorgeous natural setting of Memphis, Tennessee, on a bluff overseeing the Mississippi River, provides plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities. That’s definitely a perk for its more than 650,000 residents, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic made traveling difficult this summer.

New Construction Booming in NYC: 20 Self Storage Properties to Be Delivered This Year

The self storage industry has remained relevant during the COVID-19 pandemic, because it addresses an urgent need of consumers — from families who suddenly needed more space in their homes, to businesses that have had to re-organize and put equipment in storage.

Top 10 Cheapest US Metros for Self Storage

Amidst the coronavirus crisis, the self storage industry has proven once again its importance to customers. College students relied on self storage when they had to leave campuses on short notice. Families that have bunkered at home during the lockdown are using it to store stuff and create more space for working, exercising or entertaining themselves.