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

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Self Storage National Report – January 2026

The U.S. self storage market had a cautious start of the year, with rents, occupancy and revenues under pressure and asking rents contracting significantly, according to Yardi Matrix.

Exterior shot of The Maggie, a 244-unit community in Raleigh, N.C.

Tishman Speyer Enters Raleigh With Multifamily Purchase

The community last traded in 2022.

Rendering of the pool area at Frida Kahlo Residences, a 244-unit condo project in Miami's Wynwood Arts District.

PMG, LNDMRK to Develop Miami Condo Project

The property will rise within the Wynwood Arts District.

Exterior shot of Emerson at Wells Branch, a 352-unit community in metro Austin.

Exclusive: Hamilton Point Buys 352 Units Near Austin

The deal involved a $75 million acquisition loan.

Rendering of Blosser Ranch, a future 1,500-unit master-planned development in Santa Maria, Calif.

Canfield Secures $174M for SoCal Project

The community is the first phase of a 1,500-unit master-planned development.

Exterior shot of 830 Third Ave., a 13-story office building in Midtown Manhattan.

JV Lands $94M for Manhattan Office-to-Resi Conversion

Deutsche Bank provided the financing.

Pool-side shot of Vinoy at St. Johns, a multifamily community in Jacksonville, Fla.

American Landmark Completes $400M 1st Closing for Multifamily Fund

The investment vehicle targets $1 billion in total commitments.

Exterior shot of 1001 Tyvola, a 297-unit community in Charlotte, N.C.

Exclusive: Arlington Properties Sells Charlotte Asset for $66M

National Equity Fund originated a $49.6 million acquisition loan for this deal.

Exterior rendering of De Soto, a 207-unit affordable housing project in Los Angeles.

Meta Housing Breaks Ground on $62M Affordable Housing Project

The Los Angeles development is set to come online in 2028.

Aerial shot of Horizons North, a 276-unit community in Miami.

Fifteen Group Lands $53M Refi for Miami Community

JLL arranged the deal through a GSE.