StorageCafe Newsroom
About us
StorageCafe is an online service that lets you search for storage space across the U.S. As the content hub of our service, the StorageCafe blog aims to be your trusted source of information on the self-storage industry, catering to customers, professionals, and journalists alike.
We aim to help you understand the self-storage industry and make informed decisions about your extra space needs. Whether you’re an individual looking to organize your storage space or a business seeking self-storage solutions, our insights can help you make the most of your space.
Whether it’s a research study or a blog post, our articles give you the key information you need for your next self-storage decision. Our experienced real estate editors and analysts carefully craft content using proprietary data and other reliable sources. We aim to provide actionable insights to make your storage experience as smooth as possible.
Our data and methodology
StorageCafe reports are based on a combination of our proprietary data and in-depth research from Yardi Matrix, a top market intelligence tool trusted by investment professionals and property managers.
Additionally, we utilize data on demographics, migration, cost of living, household composition, spending habits, and other indicators from reputable sources, including the U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
We generally encourage and freely grant you permission to reuse, cite, or repost the research, graphics, and images presented in our reports. However, we kindly request that you credit us by linking to the original article hosting the information.
We strive to ensure that all data is accurate and reliable, but it may be subject to change. Please note that all information provided by StorageCafe is for informational purposes only.
Contact us for any press, media and content-related inquiries:
PR and Communications
Bianca Birsan
PR and Communications Strategist
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Bianca is a dedicated Digital PR specialist with a Master’s in Marketing and expertise in link building. She has a passion for exploring the intersection between economics and real estate and collaborates with journalists to maximize exposure to consumer-relevant stories. She enjoys cooking, baking, and going to the gym in her free time.
Aura Michelle
PR and Communications Strategist
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Aura Michelle is a PR and Communications Strategist, a storyteller at heart with a passion for community building in the storage world. Her decade long experience in both teaching and marketing provided her with a savvy set of valuable skills. She is happily married with two kids and feels it is important to have a healthy balance of work and family.
Alex Sirbu
PR and Communications Strategist
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Alex is a PR and communications strategist with a penchant for all things unique. His background in influencer marketing has fueled his passion for cultivating and nurturing relationships with the world’s most creative minds. When he’s not working, Alex enjoys diving into board games and playing a variety of musical instruments, blending strategy and creativity in every aspect of his life.
Editorial team
Maria Gatea
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Maria Gatea is a real estate and lifestyle editor for StorageCafe with a background in journalism and communication. After covering business and finance-related topics for 15 years, she is now focusing on researching and writing about the self storage industry.
Mirela Mohan
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Mirela Mohan is a real estate writer and lifestyle editor for Yardi. With an academic background in English and translation, Mirela now covers a range of topics including real estate trends, lifestyle and economy. Her previous experience in proofreading academic articles has inspired Mirela to choose a writing career path.
Andrei Popa
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Andrei Popa is a writer and editor for StorageCafe. After writing real estate copy for two years, he made the jump to content writing with a focus on the self storage industry. He also has a passion for literature, storytelling, and economics.
Theodora Tanczos
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Theodora is a real estate writer and lifestyle editor for StorageCafe and has a background in advertising and brand management. With a BA in Communication & PR and an MA in Social Media & Online Marketing, she is now focused on bringing her creative approach to the world of real estate. When out of the office, she can be found having an outdoor adventure.
StorageCafe in the News
StorageCafe’s research has been featured in many notable publications with both local and national readerships.
Here are some of our most recent media mentions:
Is There a Limit to Americans’ Self-Storage Addiction? Billions of Dollars Say Nope
Trending stories
Half a Century Of Multifamily Housing Development: Texas Powerhouses Take on NYC And L.A. In New Apartment Construction
Almost 19 million apartments were permitted in the U.S. between 1980 and 2023. New York City leads the apartment development industry, with 679K apartments permitted since 1980. State-wise, Texas dominates multifamily activity, claiming four of the top 10 spots for apartment construction. The rising demand for multifamily housing in densely populated cities like New York
Out With The Old, In With Self Storage: U.S. Cities Convert Industrial, Retail Spaces Into Storage Facilities
An impressive 191 million square feet of the U.S. self storage inventory — roughly 9% of the total supply — comes from adaptive reuse projects. About 78% of buildings converted to self-storage were previously industrial facilities, while 16% were formerly retail spaces. The average street rate for a unit in a converted self storage facility
Houston Tops The Nation In Self Storage Sales Activity
Key Takeaways: Houston emerges as a key player in the self storage sales market, with nearly 6.4 million square feet traded over the past five years. Alongside Houston, Fort Worth and San Antonio follow closely in terms of square footage traded from 2019 to 2023, solidifying Texas as a prime market for self storage investments.