Self Storage

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Self Storage National Report – March 2026

The national under-construction pipeline remained unchanged month-over-month, accounting for 2.4 percent of existing inventory, according to Yardi Matrix data.

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Top 10 Emerging Self Storage Markets of 2026

Our annual list of the nation’s fastest‑rising metros, based on insights from Yardi Matrix.

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What’s Driving All the REIT Mergers?

This isn’t a normal investment cycle, but specific market trends are driving the flurry of activity.

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Public Storage to Buy National Storage Affiliates for $10.5B

The deal will close in the third quarter.

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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.

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Storage Post Buys Metro NYC Facility

The deal brings the firm’s footprint in New Jersey to seven assets.

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MHN Asks: Where Are the Best Self Storage Opportunities?

Hearthfire Holdings’ CEO on investment and development strategies that work in today’s economy.

Rendering of Victor Square, a 760-unit self storage facility in Scotts Valley, Calif.

Buchanan Street Breaks Ground on Self Storage Facility

The Central Coast property is slated for completion in 2027.

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.