Maria Maruta is an Associate Editor with Multi-Housing News and Commercial Property Executive. Maria completed a Bachelor's in Art History and a Master's in Film Studies at the University of Groningen, The Netherlands. Currently, she writes commercial real estate news, particularly on the office, retail, coworking and self storage sectors. You may reach her at maria.maruta@cpe-mhn.com
Self Storage National Report – August 2026
Out of the top 30 metros, only a handful registered an increase in same-store advertised rents.
Greystar Eyes Master-Planned Project Outside DC
A 365-unit community is part of the mix.
Exclusive: Levco Management Sells Hampton Roads Community
The property last traded in 2020.
Invictus Obtains $67M Refi for Boston Community
The loan retires the acquisition financing.
Self Storage National Report – July 2026
As of June, 29 of the top 30 metros tracked by Yardi Matrix saw positive movement in advertised asking rent growth.
EJS Group JV Secures $138M Refi for Brooklyn Community
The property came online last year.
BRP Lands $178M for NYC-Area Development
The project will break ground later this summer.
$162M Office-to-Resi Conversion Kicks Off in Chicago
Completed in 1968, the property will become a luxury community.
SELA Realty Buys NYC-Area Community
The property underwent an office-to-residential conversion in 2014.
