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
Morgan Properties Buys Suburban Atlanta Community
This is the first time the asset changes hands.
Interstate Equities Pays $43M for Sacramento Portfolio
This is the first time the assets change hands since opening in the 1980s.
The New Jersey Architect Carrying the Blueprint Forward
Vincent Myers of DIGroup reflects on growing up in architecture, finding purpose in civic design and leading with care.
Exclusive: Starwood Buys 360 Units in Tampa Area
One of the communities is fully affordable, while the other is age-restricted.
Minto Communities Buys 3,170-Acre Site for Dallas Megadevelopment
The project is slated to break ground later this year.
Step Up Housing JV Snaps Up California Asset for $75M
This is the first time the community has changed hands since coming online.
Self Storage National Report – February 2026
Self storage demand and performance have slowed in recent years due to steep declines in migration patterns across U.S. regions, according to Yardi Matrix data.
LeCesse, MAS Secure $83M for Metro NYC Luxury Project
The community is scheduled for delivery in late 2027.
Local Housing Authority Pays $78M for Seattle-Area Community
The developer completed the second stage of the property’s construction last year.
Storage Post Buys Metro NYC Facility
The deal brings the firm’s footprint in New Jersey to seven assets.










