Move aside data centers and make room for self-storage, as it takes its place as a desirable real estate asset, according to the 2026 Urban Land Institute’s Emerging Trends in Real Estate report.

The self-storage market is thriving due to urbanization reducing living space, increased use of smart technology for efficiency, and adaptive reuse of properties in urban areas as a response to land ...

Self storage is currently coming down from the heights it experienced during the COVID-19 era, when the sector saw its largest development boom ever. Once a niche, it has evolved into a major ...

Self storage REITs reported mixed performance for the first quarter of 2025, but overall improvement trends are noticeable. The accelerated advertised rates in the first months of this year have led ...

In today’s world, living and working spaces are shrinking, making efficient storage more critical than ever before. Many people face challenges with clutter, insufficient garage or closet space, and ...

Self-storage is a business that tends to have 30-40% profit margins—and is growing rapidly thanks to Gen Z that rents more ...

Key opportunities include growth driven by micro-apartment living, fire-code reforms boosting facility trust, e-commerce expansion fueling SME demand for flexible inventory solutions, and rising ...

Self-storage is an overlooked area of the real estate market, even though demand is strong. Investors can get in on the action through a REIT.

Former US Presidential Advisor and CNN panelist Scott Jennings will bring political and economic insight to the ...