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

Exterior shot of Hanover Walnut Creek, a 285-unit community in Walnut Creek, Calif.

TA Realty Buys Bay Area Community for $163M

The property came online in 2023.

Exterior shot of self storage containers.

Self Storage National Report – October 2025

The latest Yardi Matrix self storage report presents an updated Top 30 Markets list.

Exterior shot of Morningstar Storage in Charlotte, N.C., a 76,000-square-foot self storage facility.

Morningstar, Harrison Street Team Up on 21-Asset Portfolio

The self storage facilities are located across seven states.

Exterior shot showing six individuals cutting a red ribbon at the grand opening of Jersey City Self Storage in Jersey City, N.J.

Tulfra Opens Jersey City Storage Facility

This marks the first phase of a larger development.

Exterior shot of Axis at the Park, a 348-unit community in Charlotte, N.C.

Exclusive: Greystar Sells Charlotte Community for $68M

The property came online last year.

Exterior shot of Prime self storage in Astoria, Queens.

Prime Group to Receive $505M Refi for Self Storage Portfolio

The assets are spread across 14 states.

Pool-side shot of Highlands at Sweetwater Creek, a 290-unit community in Duluth, Ga.

JV Lands $126M Refi for Sun Belt Portfolio

The three assets are in Austin and metro Atlanta.

Exterior shot of 600 Miami Worldcenter, under construction.

Merrimac, Aria Development Top Out Miami Condo Tower

The property is located within a 27-acre master-planned development.

Pool-side shot of Rosemont St. Johns, a 420-unit community in Jacksonville, Fla.

American Landmark Buys 420-Unit Jacksonville Community

The new owner will rebrand the property.

Pool-side shot of Cross Timber Apartments, a 216-unit community in Greenvile, Texas.

Troesh Family Foundation Buys North Texas Community

This property came online in 2021.