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 – April 2026
As of March, all top 30 metros saw negative movement in same-store advertised rents.
Lynd Group Secures $49M for New Orleans Portfolio
The formerly distressed assets will undergo a $30 million repositioning program.
Park7 Kicks Off $100M Student Housing Project
The Florida development is slated for delivery in the fall of 2028.
Kolter Urban Breaks Ground on Luxury Atlanta Condo Tower
This is the developer’s third upscale project in the same district.
NRP, Marshall Heights to Kick Off Affordable Project
The property is set to come online by the end of next year.
Eastham, Bender Pay $30M for Metro Chicago Community
The deal represents the 13th acquisition completed by the joint venture.
Respark, LaTerra Buy 7-Property Portfolio in Chicago
3650 Capital provided a $104 million acquisition loan.
“Go Explore” Is a Resident Retention Strategy at This Arizona Community
Property Manager Chrissy Philippi expands on why the amenity resonates with residents.
Broad Street JV Lands $175M for Manhattan Conversion
The property served as an office building for almost a century.
Rose Valley Capital Buys Metro Baltimore Community
The deal brings the company’s portfolio in Maryland to six assets.









