{"id":20479,"date":"2025-11-07T00:05:54","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T08:05:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yardiblogs.yardi.com\/storagecafeblog-new\/?page_id=19160"},"modified":"2026-04-15T06:44:58","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T13:44:58","slug":"newsroom","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/newsroom\/","title":{"rendered":"StorageCafe Newsroom"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"StorageCafe-Newsroom\"><\/span>\n\t\t\tStorageCafe Newsroom\t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\t<p>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.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/yardiblogs.yardi.com\/storagecafeblog-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/103\/2025\/11\/c0389d80971f2d9013251e3ec433ceacb847fc98.png\" alt=\"c0389d80971f2d9013251e3ec433ceacb847fc98\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"450\" width=\"1170\" title=\"c0389d80971f2d9013251e3ec433ceacb847fc98\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n  <style>\n    .sc-two-col-about{\n      padding:80px;\n      box-sizing:border-box;\n    }\n    .sc-two-col-about .sc-grid{\n      display:grid;\n      grid-template-columns: minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,1fr);\n      gap:80px;\n      align-items:stretch; 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Whether you&#8217;re clearing out a closet, planning a move, or managing storage needs for your business, our insights are designed to help you make every square foot count.<\/p>\n        <p>From in-depth research studies to practical, easy-to-digest blog posts, our content delivers the information you actually need &#8211; right when you need it. Behind every article is a team of experienced real estate editors and analysts who turn proprietary data and trusted sources into clear, actionable guidance.<\/p>\n        <p>Our goal is simple: to make your storage experience easier, smoother &#8211; and a whole lot more efficient.<\/p>\n    <\/section>\n    <!-- RIGHT -->\n    <section>\n      <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our-data-and-methodology\"><\/span>Our data and methodology<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n        <p>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.<\/p>\n        <p>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.<\/p>\n        <p>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.<\/p>\n        <p>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.<\/p>\n    <\/section>\n<a\n   href=\"mailto:storagecafepress@yardi.com?subject=Press%20inquiry\"\n   role=\"button\"\n   aria-label=\"Contact us for press, media and content-related inquiries\">\n  Contact us for any press, media and content-related inquiries\n<\/a>\n\t<section>\n  <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PR-and-Communications\"><\/span>PR and Communications<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n    <!-- Card 1 -->\n    <article>\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2023\/01\/thumbnail_image001-1.jpg\" alt=\"First Person\"\/>\n          Bianca Birsan\n          PR and Communications Strategist\n          <a href=\"mailto:bianca.storagecafe@yardi.com\">bianca.storagecafe@yardi.com<\/a>\n      \n        Bianca is a dedicated Digital PR specialist with a Master&#8217;s in Marketing and expertise in link building. 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Her previous experience in proofreading academic articles has inspired Mirela to choose a writing career path.\n      \n    <\/article>\n    <!-- Card 3 -->\n    <article>\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/07\/Andrei.png\" alt=\"Andrei Popa\"\/>\n          Andrei Popa\n          andrei.popa@yardi.com\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/author\/ap30314\/\" role=\"button\">View posts<\/a>\n      \n        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. 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