Research Reports
Explore data-driven research on real estate, housing, self storage, moving trends and economic forces shaping today’s markets.
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.
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.
Valet Self Storage a Good Option in the Time of the Coronavirus
Valet self storage is a relatively new trend in the self storage industry which is proving its worth right now. Instead of you having to take your belongings to a storage facility, a company collects them from your home and delivers them back when you want them — they can even pack them for you. This can be very convenient and, importantly these days, staying at home means that social distancing and avoiding contaminated surfaces won’t be a problem.
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.
What to Look For in a San Francisco Storage Unit When You Want to Expand Your Space at Home
It’s no secret that San Francisco is an expensive place to live – the average rent for an apartment in the metro area now hovers around $3,000 per month, according to Yardi Matrix. And obviously, the bigger the apartment, the pricier it gets. So how can you maximize space in a San Francisco home when square footage comes at a premium? A solution that will allow you to still love your place and the location, without too much financial pressure, is to rent a smaller apartment and keep some of your stuff in self storage.
Top 10 Best Outdoor Attractions in Granbury, Texas – and Where to Store Your Sports and Camping Gear
Granbury, the county seat of Hood County, Texas, is a cozy little town of about 10,000 residents. Located only 60 miles from Dallas and 30 miles south of Fort Worth, the town combines the advantages of a relaxed lifestyle and a tight knit community with the convenience of easy access to big cities.
Durham College Life: Here’s How to Keep your Dorm Room Neat and Organized in the Aftermath of COVID-19
2020 has been a challenging year for everyone, college students included. This spring, due to the COVID-19 crisis, virtually all college students had to pack up their stuff and leave campuses at a moment’s notice — a logistic nightmare for most.
How to Find the Best Self Storage Property Management Software
The self storage industry has proven itself to be economically reliable over time. That said, storage is not entirely immune to declining rents when the economy hits hard times (as during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic), but it’s less vulnerable to disruption than other real estate industries. That’s one reason property management software is an excellent investment for property managers looking to be more profitable and efficient or even to grow their business.
Lockdown Hobbies That May Be Worth Exploring Even After the Pandemic Is Over
The last few weeks were pretty stressful, to say the least. The lockdown we went through was an unprecedented event, and most people were caught off guard as the rapid spread of the virus was hard to believe. All of a sudden, we found ourselves needing to look for ways to cope with this new reality and more attention was given to finding agreeable and constructive ways to spend time while being cooped up indoors.