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Self Storage Discounts: Types, Tips and How to Get the Best Deals for Your Needs

When you start looking for a self storage unit to rent, one thing becomes clear very quickly: self storage discounts are a standard part of the industry. From introductory specials to military savings and online-only rates, operators frequently offer promotions designed to make renting a unit more affordable and flexible.

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Latest Gift Trends: Millennials Choose Experiences Over Items, Unlike Gen Zers, Who Stick To Tech

The holiday season is the most intense gift-giving time of the year – and finding enjoyable gifts for everyone, from family and friends to roommates and coworkers, is not an easy task. What makes things easier, however, is knowing what people really want and appreciate – in other words, going straight to true and tested gift ideas, things that will win both the recipient’s heart and some extra kudos for you for your thoughtfulness.

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Moving From Los Angeles To Portland: From A To Z

The numbers are simply astonishing. One in five Oregon residents was born in California. Oregon received over 21,000 Californians every year between 2014 and 2018. Even in last year’s pandemic environment, almost 60% of those who moved to Oregon were from the Golden State. On a list of the 50 places Los Angeles residents move to the most, Portland came in at number 14, also being the sixth most preferred out-of-state moving destination.

How To Find A Fixer-Upper In Los Angeles And Make The Most Of It

The housing market of Southern California has been on a long post-pandemic rise that will continue, reports say. Median home prices in the area have now risen for the 13th month in a row. Los Angeles is no exception to this trend — the median price of $731K was 18.9% higher this summer, compared to the same season last year, according to Norada.

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Investing In Self Storage In The Wake Of The Pandemic

Self storage proved itself again to be a reliable sector during challenging times. With people downsizing, companies giving up physical premises and college kids not on campus, self storage adapted, widened its customer base and gained even more public appreciation. But can it profit from these advantages going forward and continue to be a good option for investors?

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Public Storage Acquires Quality Facilities In Dallas-Fort Worth For $1.5B

Public Storage announced on November 1 its acquisition of 56 facilities from All Storage for $1.5 billion, accounting for 7.5 million net rentable square feet. 52 of them are in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas. Public Storage is the largest self storage brand in the US — and the world — and this deal follows hot on the heels of Simply Self Storage’s recent acquisition of storage facilities in Houston and Dallas.

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5 Questions You Should Ask Before Hiring A Real Estate Agent

When you’re buying your first home, your relationship with a real estate agent can either be a smooth, easy-going experience for you or a complete nightmare. If you and your agent aren’t a match, it’ll take longer for you to find the perfect home, or your current home may never sell.