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Maria Gatea
Maria Gatea is a real estate and lifestyle editor for Yardi with a background in Journalism and Communication. After covering business and finance-related topics as a freelance writer for 15 years, she is now focusing on researching and writing about the real estate industry. You may contact Maria via email.
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Self Storage in Texas Continues to Thrive: New Construction and Growing Demand
Key Takeaways: Texas accounted for 12% of all U.S. self storage construction in both 2023 and 2024 San Antonio led the state in 2024 deliveries…
Self Storage Rates Continue to Dip Year-Over-Year This February
National self storage street rates declined 1.5% year-over-year in February 2025, reflecting an acceleration from January’s milder decrease Southern and Southwestern cities, including Spring Valley,…
2025 Kicks Off With Cautious Optimism In The Self Storage Sector
The national average self storage street rate stands at $133 in January 2025, slightly dropping year-over-year but rebounding month-over-month Among the country’s largest 150 cities,…
2024 Year in Focus: Key Trends that Defined the Self Storage Sector
From declining street rates to robust construction in emerging markets, 2024 showcased the self-storage sector’s remarkable adaptability. As street rates dropped throughout the year, operators…
How To Organize Your Self Storage Unit For Frequent Use
For many of us, especially those living in compact apartments or sharing space with a roommate, self storage is not just for storing rarely used…
Colorado Self Storage: How It Can Help You Enjoy The Great Outdoors
From stunning mountain ranges and expansive national parks to rivers and lakes, Colorado is a veritable paradise for year-round adventures. Sports and outdoor activities are…
How Self Storage Can Help Locals In North Fort Myers, Florida
Situated on Florida’s gorgeous Golf Coast and famous for its laid-back, beach-centric lifestyle, it’s no wonder that North Fort Myers attracts newcomers from far and…
The Self Storage Sector Grapples with Over Two Years of Street Rate Declines
Self storage street rates continue to drop at a national level, with the decrease rate slowing down under 3% for the second month in a…
How Self Storage Can Help You Manage Post-Halloween Cleanup
As the spooky season comes to an end, we’re left with plenty of nice memories but also with cluttered homes filled with decorations, costumes and…
From Holding Hobby Gear to Business Files, Self Storage Can Help Spokane Residents Streamline Their Lives
As Spokane, WA, changes and evolves, residents increasingly turn to self-storage for flexible and practical solutions to their storage needs. The city has been experiencing…
Here’s How Self Storage Can Benefit People Living In Tulsa, OK
Community-oriented and culturally rich, Tulsa makes a great place to live for families and young people alike. With the cost of living about 23% lower…
The Self Storage Sector Continues to See Significant Price Cuts
The national self storage street rate registers the 22nd month of consecutive price drops by 3.5% year-over-year, to $136 in July 2024 Prices have decreased…
8 Fun and Smart Ways to Reuse Your Moving Boxes
You finally moved into your new, lovely home or apartment, and everything is great – except the huge pile of moving boxes you used to…
Self Storage Street Rates Continue Their Decline In Most Major Cities
National self storage street rates dropped by 3.5% year-over-year in June 2024, with an average unit renting for $141 85% of the country’s 150 largest…
Emerging Self Storage Hot Spots: New England Joins the West and Midwest in Offering the Greatest Growth Opportunities
New England, western and midwestern metro areas can most benefit from the addition of new self storage space due to a combination of low inventories…
Self Storage Faces Widespread Rate Drops in Major Cities, Yet Construction Activity Remains Steady
This April marked the nineteenth straight month of price adjustments, with national self storage street rates falling by 3.6% compared to last year. Among the…
Nearly a Fifth of Americans Rent Self Storage, with Millennials in the Lead
Self-storage continues to raise a lot of interest, with new demand sources complementing the traditional needs associated with the four Ds. Amid working from home…
How Self Storage Can Help Renters Maximize Apartment Space
Living in an apartment offers numerous advantages, from convenient urban locations to hassle-free maintenance. However, one common challenge that apartment renters face is limited storage…
Top Items Worth Keeping In Self Storage In San Francisco
In San Francisco’s dynamic lifestyle, where space is precious and hobbies flourish, storage units have become more than just practical solutions—they’re essential for maximizing living…
Self Storage Rates Continue Negative Growth Trend, with Arizona’s Chandler and Tempe Seeing Double-Digit Drops
National self storage rates experienced a 4.3% decrease this past February Chandler and Tempe, in Arizona, saw double-digit drops in self storage street rates Brownsville,…
How To Organize Your Self Storage Unit For Optimal Use
Renting self storage is a smart way of optimizing your space at home — but your storage unit also needs optimizing. Most people usually pay…
A Step-by-Step Guide to Using Self Storage in Seattle
Living in Seattle comes with some great perks, including access to one of the country’s most dynamic job markets, diverse communities, fantastic coffee culture, great…
Self Storage Rates Dip in 90% of the Nation’s Biggest Cities
National self storage street rates dropped by 3% year-over-year in January 2024 About 90% of the country’s top 150 cities experienced self storage street rate…
Five Ways That Self Storage Can Help Parents Living in Salt Lake City
Parenting has many joys, but the messes children often create in our homes are not one of them. The myriad of big and small items…
Self Storage Market Experiences Continued Cool Down, with Double-Digit Drops in 6% of the Nation’s Largest Cities
National self storage rates dropped by 3.2% year-over-year in December Self storage street rates decreased in 79% of the country’s largest 150 cities Hialeah, FL,…
Here’s How to Store Your Christmas Decorations so That You Can Enjoy Them Year After Year
The holiday season brings joy and cheer, but once the festivities wind down, it’s time to take everything down — and learning how to store…
Five Great Home Organizers to Follow for Genius Storage Tips
In a world filled with possessions and clutter, the art of efficient storage is nothing short of a superpower. We all have experienced the all-too-common…
Here’s Where, and How, Newlyweds Can Thrive Financially
Couples have a financial advantage over their single counterparts. Dual incomes and shared expenses are, indeed, great extra perks of getting married. Where the couples…
The Dos and Don’ts of Storing Your Belongings in Self Storage
Self storage offers a versatile, practical solution for individuals and businesses seeking extra space or a temporary home for their belongings. Whether you are moving,…
The Midwest and South Are Home to Clusters of Minimalism-Oriented Cities but Salt Lake City Is the Nation’s Minimalist Heaven
Salt Lake City is the best US city for minimalists, followed by Arlington, VA, and St. Paul, MN. Most cities that provide the right mix…