Research Reports

Explore data-driven research on real estate, housing, self storage, moving trends and economic forces shaping today’s markets.

A Fifth Wheel Camper in Florida

Best RVing Destinations In The US: Missouri, Arkansas & Gulf Coast Beaches Win Out

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How Much Do Homes Cost In The Top 100 Suburbs? The Midwest Has The Best Mix Of Amenities At Low Home Prices

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Marketing Self Storage Is More Rewarding Now Than Ever Before

Because self storage provides many solutions for a wide range of challenges, the possibilities for marketing it are diverse and rather exciting. And it is a booming sector, so right now is a good time to consider new promotional ideas. If you are a self storage professional looking to market your business, you will appreciate the opportunities the industry currently offers to grow your talents.

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2021 Self Storage Facility Sales: Florida And Arizona Very Active But NYC Is King With Biggest Sales Volumes

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The Most Active Real Estate Markets In The Last Decade: Development Fired Up In The US, With Texas Metros At The Forefront

America’s real estate landscape is constantly evolving, with every major city across the US having seen its fair share of real estate development in the last 10 years. But which sectors are booming, and which markets are the most active in terms of new construction?

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Most Americans Are Happy With Their Neighbors, With Indy, Columbus And Houston Heading Our Neighborly Nation

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New York City Self Storage Sees Outflux, Influx And The Nation’s Highest Growth

New York’s self storage sector satisfies local requirements in both the central and outlying areas, and was on hand during recent surges of moving activity. In terms of the space it provides per capita it lags behind other large US metros, but considerable development is underway to answer the needs of new, often younger, residents. The health of the local self storage sector is confirmed by activity in the marketplace: it saw a greater volume of transactions in 2020 than any other US city — almost half a billion dollars, most of it in Brooklyn — with street rates that, while not the nation’s fastest-rising, are steady right now.

The 25 Most Popular Destinations In Texas For Californians On The Move

Elon Musk is well on his way to being the first human on Mars, but he’s far from being a pioneer when it comes to moving to Texas. His recent move to the state is just one among the almost 190 daily moves from California to Texas that occurred from 2010 to 2019. The California to Texas moving trend has been holding up for over a decade, with almost 690,000 Californians relocating to Texas since 2010, according to our analysis of US Census data.

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2021 Christmas Trends: Rose Gold Decorations And White Trees Are The Trendiest Holiday Décor Choices

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The Least Stressful Big Cities In The US: Phoenix, Houston Top List Of Places With Fewest 311 Complaints

 

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The Best US Suburbs For City-Like Living: Southlake, TX, Heads List Of Premier Suburban Hotspots

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Latest Gift Trends: Millennials Choose Experiences Over Items, Unlike Gen Zers, Who Stick To Tech

The holiday season is the most intense gift-giving time of the year – and finding enjoyable gifts for everyone, from family and friends to roommates and coworkers, is not an easy task. What makes things easier, however, is knowing what people really want and appreciate – in other words, going straight to true and tested gift ideas, things that will win both the recipient’s heart and some extra kudos for you for your thoughtfulness.