Moving From a House to an Apartment: What to Expect, How to Downsize & How Self Storage Helps
For some, moving from a house to an apartment is a financial decision. For others, it’s about simplifying life. Maybe the kids have moved out and half the house sits empty, or you’re approaching retirement and no longer want to spend weekends on repairs. Or perhaps you’ve been weighing the cost of buying a home and wondering whether renting simply makes more sense right now.
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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.
How to Choose a Moving Company
Once you’ve made the decision to move, you’ll likely be considering all the ways you can transport your belongings to your new home. Although you could lure friends into helping (with promises of pizza and ice cream), it’s often more beneficial to reach out to a local moving company with trained professionals. Knowing how to choose a moving company can help ensure a stress-free and efficient moving experience.
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.
Top 10 Georgia Counties For Net Migration – And Who’s Moving There
Georgia is one of the nation’s top destinations for movers. In 2023 alone, the state welcomed about 47,000 new residents, according to the most recent U.S. Census data. Much of this growth is driven by Millennials and Gen Z, who are arriving in large numbers from states like Florida, Texas, and California.
Self Storage Marketing 101: Key Tips To Boost Your Business Online And Offline
If you’re a self storage business owner, promoting your facility is probably at the top of your to-do list. While self storage has become an increasingly popular service, the market has also expanded significantly in terms of available storage space. Standing out and reaching your potential customers among a sea of operators is no easy task.
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