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Junk fees, also known as hidden fees or drip pricing, are under attack across a wide variety of industries. The complaint is that businesses' pricing...
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National Storage Affiliates Trust (NSA), the Colorado-headquartered REIT that owns, operates, and acquires self-storage properties throughout the...
From fireworks to firearms, many owner-operators prohibit potentially dangerous items from being stored in self storage units. But there are hidden...
Last week, the New York Times published the story “Square Feet: Americans Went All-In on Self-Storage. That Demand Is Suddenly Cooling.” The piece...
There’s a saying in Florida that there are two types of people: those who are boaters and those who plan to be boaters. Whether this is a Sunshine...
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Many active military members and military families stay on the move. Their service takes them to different base assignments, on tours of duty, and...
There’s a saying in Florida that there are two types of people: Those who are boaters and those who plan to be boaters. Whether this is a Sunshine...
“Convenience is king,” declared the Wall Street Journal recently, noting that, more often than not, customers are choosing convenience when it comes...
In recent months, MSM has been highlighting the importance of data sharing in the self-storage industry. We’ve spoken with many storage leaders...
“Sharing is caring” may sound like a lazy platitude, but when it comes to your data, sharing does show that you care about strengthening the self...
When the weather turns cold, business tends to cool down as well for many self storage operators. However, with a little bit of ingenuity, you can...
Although contactless rentals and remote management are growing in popularity within the self storage space, there’s still a lot to be said for...
Could your next self-storage facility be printed? It could be the next big industry trend. After all, dozens of 3D-printed homes already exist, and...
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