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Explore data-driven research on real estate, housing, self storage, moving trends and economic forces shaping today’s markets.
Public Storage’s $10.5 B Acquisition Of National Storage Affiliates: What It Means For The Industry
Public Storage is acquiring National Storage Affiliates (NSA) in a $10.5 billion deal that will push its share of the US self storage market from around 11% to over 14%. The transaction, expected to close by Q3 2026 pending regulatory and shareholder approvals, is one of the most significant consolidation moves the industry has ever seen.
Out With The Old, Enter Self Storage: Adaptive Reuse Skyrocketed Last Decade And Is Now Accelerating In The Sunbelt And Northeast
Self storage has been moving at warp speed in recent years, with annual deliveries in the 2020s topping 64 million square feet of rentable space — surpassing the roughly 55 million annual average seen in the 2000s. Not all new supply comes from ground-up construction, and adaptive reuse has been playing a growing role in filling industry demand gaps. Owners are increasingly embracing conversion projects — repurposing existing buildings to expand inventory in markets where zoning hurdles and limited land make new development difficult.
How Self Storage Businesses Win Winter — And Prepare for Spring
It’s winter, and your phone hasn’t rung all day. Two more tenants gave notice yesterday, and you’re staring at a spreadsheet showing December move-ins down 35% from last year. Welcome to winter in self storage.
Best Cities For Young Couples In 2026: Raleigh, NC, Turns The Tide On The Relationship Recession
Is love really in a recession?
What Happens With Your Self Storage Unit During Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy is a very complex and stressful process, but well worth it in certain situations and supposed to give people a second chance. If you rent a self storage unit, it can raise some extra questions. Will the things you’ve stored be taken away? Can the storage company still sell your belongings if you’ve fallen behind on rent? And from the operator’s side, what exactly are they allowed or not allowed to do once a tenant files for bankruptcy?
Fast & EZ Self Storage Brings In White Label Storage To Support Future Growth
The self-storage industry has been on a remarkable run over the past few years, with the total U.S. inventory now topping more than 2.1 billion square feet of rentable space. Over the past five years alone, close to 294 million square feet of new space has been added, amounting to about 14 % of the total existing inventory.
Best Places To Retire: Top U.S. Metros For Golden-Year Quality Of Life
When the hair turns silver and the years turn golden, priorities begin to shift — especially when searching for the best places to retire. Choosing where to spend your next chapter isn’t just about palm trees or proximity to a golf course anymore — it’s about peace of mind. Today’s retirees are looking for something deeper: financial resilience, reliable healthcare, and a sense of purpose that keeps life rich and rewarding. But as America ages, a question looms — are our cities ready for this new wave of retirees?
U.S. Capitals of Manufactured Housing (2025): Mesa, AZ, & Largo, FL, Lead America’s Mobile Housing Movement
With costs at half the value of a standard home, manufactured housing remains a cornerstone of affordability in the U.S. While generally widespread across the US, its footprint is uneven, with some areas much better equipped than others to respond to the need for more diverse housing options.
How Much Could You Save By Downsizing Your Home? Southern Cities Offer the Best Chances For Big Gains
Downsizing in 2025 is less about giving up space and more about regaining financial control amid rising housing costs. The trend is especially relevant for empty nesters and retirees, a group that now numbers over 61 million people – up from 12.4% of the population in 2004 to 18% in 2024. As affordability pressures mount nationwide, many baby boomers are seeking homes that are easier to maintain and better suited for aging in place.
Where Self Storage Boomed In 2025: The Sunbelt Pulls Ahead As Atlanta And Phoenix Top The Nation In New Supply
Self storage is operating in a mode of cautious optimism. After a pandemic-era construction surge that pushed several markets into oversupply, development activity pulled back in 2025 as builders focused on restoring balance between supply and demand. New deliveries totaled 51 million square feet of rentable space in 2025, marking a 21% decline from 2024 and signaling a deliberate recalibration rather than a retreat.
Self Storage Sales Reach Nearly $1.6B In Q3 2025 As Transaction Activity Jumps By 62% Compared To Previous Year
Self storage investment activity picked up pace during the third quarter of 2025, signaling stronger confidence among both private and institutional buyers. The total value of assets that changed hands reached $1.6 billion, compared to $988 million a year earlier, representing a massive increase of 62%. Over 260 facilities changed hands during the quarter, up 32% from Q3 2024 transactions. The amount of space traded also increased by 44% to 18.4 million square feet.
Tennessee Migration Trends: Knox County Leads In Net Newcomers
Tennessee remains one of the country’s strongest magnets for interstate migration. In 2023, the state added nearly 52,000 more residents than it lost, with Millennials (28%) and Gen Z (25%) driving much of the movement. A small group of counties pulled in most of the momentum — places with expanding job markets, university influence, outdoor access or simply prices that still feel attainable. These regions are shaping where Tennessee is headed next, whether we’re talking about absorbing metro spillover.