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Where’s Public Transportation Going Today? Major Cities Move in the Right Direction
Driving a car is still America’s favorite way to get to work, but public transit use has been increasing across the nation at almost twice the rate. Congestion and commute times for car riders have increased, making public transport more appealing, while also providing an environmentally and economically-friendly solution.
15 Items that Require Climate-Controlled Storage
If you have been on the search for self-storage, then you’ve probably seen several companies promoting climate-controlled storage units. Climate-controlled storage tends to be slightly more expensive than standard self-storage but offers an array of benefits for items you intend on storing. Those benefits could end up saving you priceless memories and money in the long run.
The Portland Paradox: Self-Storage Construction Still Active, Despite Drop in Street Rates
The self-storage industry in the Portland metro area is following a trend that, at first sight, seems rather contradictory. While street rates for self-storage are declining, the proportion of planned and under- construction projects remains one of the highest in the nation.
Top 5 Add-Ons for Self-Storage Facilities
Over the last decade, few real estate sectors have skyrocketed like the self-storage market. The growth in this industry can be explained by increased urbanization and an improved economic outlook.
Las Vegas Emerges as the Hottest Self Storage Market in the U.S. in Terms of Rent Growth
Self-storage street rates fell quite steeply this summer in most of the major metros in the US, with one glaring exception – Las Vegas. Not only did self-storage rent not decrease in Las Vegas area, but it actually saw double-digit growth in some cases.
Houston Self-Storage: Does Space City Need Any More of It?
Houston is famous for space, not just NASA’s center for human spaceflight, but also the way it has tended to expand to accommodate a growing population. The same might be said for the self-storage industry in the city, which has 68.4 million square feet of space, and its self-storage footage per person ratio of more than 9.5 is one of the highest in the country, according to Yardi Matrix in July 2019. But the data also reveals that street rates on a range of self-storage unit sizes in Space City have dropped significantly on a year-over-year basis.
Practical and Affordable Toy Storage Ideas
If you’re a parent, you’re all too familiar with this problem: toys are taking over your entire house. Going into your child’s room is a veritable obstacle course. You’re trying to avoid walking on Lego, only to end up stepping on a toy car that takes you on a wild ride, straight into the nearest wall.
Self-Storage Regional Differences
Self-storage is a growing industry and it is used by people across the US for a variety of reasons. But are the storage services on offer different depending on where in the US you live? And do the conditions in different regions of the country make some features provided by self-storage facilities more desirable than others?
Top 5 Markets for New Self-Storage Construction
The self-storage industry has become one of real estate’s hotspots, mostly thanks to the growing job market and heightened demand that keeps investors busy. Whether people are buying more, or, on the contrary, are downsizing their home, they need storage facilities to keep things in order. According to the National Self-Storage Report conducted by Yardi Matrix in August 2019, the development activity intensified in about 40% of the top markets, compared to the previous month, with the number of self-storage projects under construction or in the planning stages being equivalent to 9.5% of the total current inventory. Drawn from Yardi Matrix’s national database of more than 27,000 stores, here are the top 5 hottest markets for new self-storage construction:
Questions to Ask Yourself before Renting a Self-Storage Unit
With space being a luxury feature in modern homes, self-storage is rapidly becoming a booming industry across the US, with a high demand for facilities among both consumers and investors. You probably saw them popping up in your town and thought that wrapping your belongings in a bundle and putting them in a storage unit until you’re ready to use them is a brilliant idea. Whether you’re moving, downsizing, or you’re simply in need of a substantial decluttering session, a self-storage unit can save the day. But, before you embrace the modern-day minimalistic approach, take into consideration the following five questions that you need to ponder on before renting the ideal self-storage unit:
Growing Demand, Low Vacancy Make Baltimore a Tight Self-Storage Market
Baltimore is going through an economic revival driven by its traditional powerhouses – higher education, healthcare and biosciences – and by other factors, like the resurgence of the real estate market and an upsurge in tech startups.
New Top-Notch Website Makes Self-Storage Hunting Easier
It happens to all of us: a new pair of shoes today, sporting equipment tomorrow, then some tools on sale that you decided you really need. Slowly but surely, your house gets overwhelmed by stuff and it’s getting difficult to maintain order.
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