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

Aerial shot of the multifamily development at 162 E. 36th St. in Manhattan, a 160-unit luxury project.

Ranco Capital JV Lands $115M for Manhattan Project

Loan proceeds will be used to complete the construction and stabilize occupancy.

Picture of a communal garden with several plants arranged in small crops.

Murphy Development Advances Idaho Mixed-Use Project

The future community will include a 3-acre farm.

Aerial shot of a self storage facility, part of Uplift Development Group's 18-property portfolio in Colorado.

Uplift Development Buys Colorado Self Storage Portfolio

The deal marks the largest of its kind in the state.

Exterior shot of a self storage facility in Manhattan.

StorageMart Completes 2nd-Largest Self Storage Deal in NYC History

The collection encompasses 1.3 million net rentable square feet.

Exterior shot of Legends at Oak Grove, a 264-unit community in Knoxville, Tenn.

West Shore Lands $630M Refi for Sun Belt Portfolio

The 13 properties are located across five states.

Rental storage room. Warehouse business. Wall with closed Storage Units. Warehouse company interior. Locks on doors in self storage. Warehouse for safekeeping. Realistic style. 3d rendering.

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.