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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Self Storage Has Momentum Post-Pandemic: Florida Cities Seeing Largest Rent Hikes, Nevada Cities Increase Inventory Most — Lubbock, TX, Does Both
Self storage became an even more essential service during recent challenging times. Facilities stayed open and welcomed new clients, creating bonanza years for storage providers. Street rates often cooled after health concerns had eased but then recovered, and new development has stayed strong as customers continued renting storage, setting the sector up well going forward.
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