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Tron Jordheim’s 5 Tips for Coping With ‘Crazy Tuesday’

Tron Jordheim’s 5 Tips for Coping With ‘Crazy Tuesday’

Kathryn Hawkins May 23, 2013 0

If you’re in the self-storage industry, Black Friday isn’t the big day on your calendar. Instead, circle the Tuesday after Memorial Day. This year, it falls on May 28. For many self-storage operators, that

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Markets With Density and Job Growth Draw Investors in Self-Storage

Markets With Density and Job Growth Draw Investors in Self-Storage

Beth Mattson-Teig May 22, 2013 0

This is the final article in a three-part series about the state of the self-storage industry. Buyers seeking to identify top markets for self-storage investments are finding a long list of options these days.

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Investment Gold Rush: Demand for Self-Storage Properties Heats Up

Investment Gold Rush: Demand for Self-Storage Properties Heats Up

Beth Mattson-Teig May 21, 2013 1

This is the second article in a three-part series about the state of the self-storage industry. Investors are scrambling to buy self-storage facilities in a market where the demand remains far greater than the

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In the Spotlight: Self-Storage Shines With Stellar Yields

In the Spotlight: Self-Storage Shines With Stellar Yields

Beth Mattson-Teig May 20, 2013 0

This is the first article in a three-part series about the state of the self-storage industry. In an environment where investors are clamoring for yield, it’s no surprise that the self-storage sector has moved

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Florida Cops Find Man Cooking Meth and Living in Self-Storage Unit

Florida Cops Find Man Cooking Meth and Living in Self-Storage Unit

John Donegan May 16, 2013 1

A self-storage unit in Florida appears to have been doing double duty as a meth lab and a home. After receiving an anonymous tip, police officers arrested Steve Williams at a self-storage facility in

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Survey: Americans Gravitating Toward Urban Environments, Smaller Homes

Survey: Americans Gravitating Toward Urban Environments, Smaller Homes

John Egan May 15, 2013 0

Could we be on the brink of the downsizing of American households? A survey conducted by the Urban Land Institute found that 61 percent of Americans would prefer living in a smaller home with

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Pent-Up Demand Contributes to Rise in Home Prices

Pent-Up Demand Contributes to Rise in Home Prices

John Egan May 14, 2013 0

Americans looking to move into a new house may be feeling some sticker shock—especially in places like San Francisco and Phoenix. But here’s the silver lining: They may be more able to afford a

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Good Vibrations? Beach Boys Collection Released From Miami Self-Storage Unit

Good Vibrations? Beach Boys Collection Released From Miami Self-Storage Unit

John Donegan May 13, 2013 0

If Kobe Bryant’s memorabilia ends up going to auction in New Jersey, it’s expected to fetch a hefty $1.5 million. However, this pales in comparison to what’s going on across the Pond this month.

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Self-Storage Manager of the Month: Kevin ‘K-Nine’ Gilger

Self-Storage Manager of the Month: Kevin ‘K-Nine’ Gilger

John Donegan May 9, 2013 1

When criminals shop around for the best deals in self-storage, they know better than to choose All Locked Up Storage in Castaic, CA. Even though All Locked Up offers low prices, excellent security and

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SpareFoot Rolls Out College Mini-Fridge Giveaway

SpareFoot Rolls Out College Mini-Fridge Giveaway

Matt Stites May 8, 2013 0

Our partner site SpareFoot is making college moving and storage season fun by giving away a sweet mini-fridge to one lucky student on Facebook. With all the stressed, hot and hungry students on the

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