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Zell's Equity International, Pátria to Merge Brazil Self-Storage Units
Real estate tycoon Sam Zell and investment firm Pátria Investimentos Ltda have combined two leading Brazilian self-storage firms in a joint venture that aims to more than double their capacity by 2020, the companies said on Wednesday. Under their plan, the entity resulting from the merger of Zell's GuardeAqui and Pátria's…
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Real Estate Notes: SoBro Storage Building Work Looms
Nashville-area-based The Natchez Group has landed a permit for its eight-story self-storage building proposed for the Rutledge Hill section of SoBro. The building (pictured) will sit on a 0.58-site with an address of 825 Third Ave. S. and across from live music venue 3rd & Lindsley. The permit, valued at $28,000, will…
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Self-storage Facility Nearer to Approval [Article]
A neighborhood association is leaning toward approving a commercial development project at the intersection of N.M. 528 and N.M. 448. Members of the River’s Edge One Neighborhood Association voted in favor Monday of commercial plans from Titan Development to develop the Extra Space Storage facility near the Corrales Road…
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Planning Board Approves Self-Storage Facility [Article]
NORTH PROVIDENCE – The Planning Board last Wednesday granted conditional master plan approval for a new self-storage facility at 1204 Douglas Ave. Conditions include: • The Town Council approving a comprehensive plan amendment and a zone change. • The Zoning Board granting a variance and special use permit. • Applicant…
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Self-storage industry grows in Cy-Fair [Article]
Nearly 100 self-storage centers are scattered throughout Cy-Fair’s seven primary ZIP codes. At least three major new facilities opened in the last year, and more are planned for 2017 as people continue to flock to the area. “There’s obviously a lot of growth [in Cy-Fair], but it’s also an established community,” said Brian…
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National Storage REIT Perth Development Portfolio Update
National Storage REIT is pleased to provide an update on the Perth Development Portfolio, a construction and management arrangement with one of Perth's leading self-storage construction companies, Parsons Group. Acquisition - National Storage Jandakot Parsons Group have owned and operated National Storage Jandakot since…
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Council OKs addition to PDP for A-1 Shelters Self Storage [Article]
City Council approved an addition to an existing Planned Development Project at Monday night's meeting, allowing the A-1 Shelters Self Storage facility at 2555 Pine Island Road to connect 6.1 more acres to the development. The request extends the property to the north and includes an entrance off Diplomat Parkway. The new…
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Palm Beach County site could be redeveloped into 159,000-square-foot project [Article]
An industrial and commercial complex in Jupiter could be redeveloped into a self-storage complex. The Town Council will consider a zoning and land use amendment on April 20 for the 11.6-acre site at 114 Datura Street – just west of Alternative A1A. Six buildings constructed in 1986 totaling 111,601 square feet on the…
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Public Storage Announces the Retirement of Chief Human Resources Officer and President, Real Estate
Public Storage announced today the retirement of Candace Krol, Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, and David Doll, Senior Vice President and President, Real Estate, effective April 28, 2017. "Candy and David have been outstanding partners, and I want to thank them for their many years of service to the…
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New York Joins Other Cities Hoping to Limit Self-Storage Facilities [Article]
Self-storage buildings are multiplying across New York City, where local officials would prefer to protect and grow the city's base of manufacturing and industrial jobs. Winnie Hu reports on a proposed land use regulation in New York City that would require a special permit for self-storage sites. "The permit proposal…
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Spring cleaning can bring health and wealth
It’s a chore to be sure. But now is a good time to focus on decluttering. It’s spring after all. Tidying up not only makes your environment more organized — it can improve mental health and help you make better money decisions, financial experts say. “Clutter tends to induce stress,”...[Keep Reading]
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Turtle Tries To Be a Dog
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Skateboard inspiration: Dan Couch vs. The Streets of Seattle [Video]
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Need to cut costs? Try making your own toothbrush! [Video]
I know it looks a little funny, but trust me. It's hilarious! https://youtu.be/9RMKrpzoMkE
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What are the fees if I Win? [Buyers] [FAQ]
What are the fees if I Win? The fees to Storage Auctions are not the total payment for the storage auction. A sample of fees is outlined below:
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What happens if I place a bid and win? [Buyers] [FAQ]
What happens if I place a bid and win? If a bid is placed, the bidder is committing to purchase any unit that they hold the highest bid on, this is why a credit card is required before placing a bid. Once an auction a bidder is winning has ended and the bidder has been declared the winner, they will be charged a bidder fee…
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What is a Cleaning Deposit? [Buyers] [FAQ]
What is a Cleaning Deposit? A cleaning deposit is a deposit collected by the facility when you come to pay for your unit. The cleaning deposit usually ranges from $25-$200 and will need to be paid in cash. The deposit will be returned to you once you have the unit cleaned to a swept condition.
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The unit I was bidding on was cancelled. What does this mean? [Buyers] [FAQ]
The unit I was bidding on was cancelled. What does this mean? This means that the storage facility cancelled the unit from the auction. This is most likely because the delinquent tenant paid their bill. If an auction you are watching or you have placed a bid on is cancelled, it will say “Cancelled”.
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Do I have to pay sales tax? [Buyers] [FAQ]
Do I have to pay sales tax? It depends on the state you are in. Every state has different rules regarding the taxation of auctions. However, the answer is most likely YES. You should always check with the storage facility if you are not sure.
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Where Can I see what units I have bid on? [Buyers] [FAQ]
Where can I see what units I have bid on? Click on the my Auctions Tab and the auctions you have been watching and bidding on will show up. Units highlighted in yellow are units you are watching, Units highlighted in Red are units you have been outbid on, units highlighted in green are units you are winning.
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How can I tell if I am the highest bidder? [Buyers] [FAQ]
How can I tell if I am the highest bidder? There Are 2 places where you can check the status of your bids: 1. Under My Auctions in My account: 2. Directly inside an Auction you will see If you have been outbid or are winning:
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How do I add or change the my billing information? [Buyers] [FAQ]
How do I add or change the my billing information? Go to the Billing section in your navigation and Click on Add a new card.
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What is a Proxy Bid? [Buyers] [FAQ]
What is a Proxy Bid? A proxy bid is a bid robot that you can utilize to place bids for you. Creating a Proxy bid will allow you to outbid anyone automatically by outbidding bids by $10.00 until the current bid is higher than your proxy bid. Example: You Placed a Proxy Bid Placed of $200.00 If no one else bids on the…
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How to I bid on a unit? [Buyers] [FAQ]
Prerequisite: You have to create a StroageAuctions® Buyer Account and fill out your Billing Information. Step 1 - Find an Auction you wan to bid on Step 2a - Place a Direct Bid Step 2b - Place a Proxy Bid Step 3 - Check back to make sure you are winning.
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How do I change the credit card I have on file? [Sellers] [FAQ]
How do I change the credit card I have on file? Go to the Billing section in your navigation and Click on Add a new card.
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What are the reports on my Dashboard? [Sellers] [FAQ]
What are the reports on my Dashboard? The seller dashboard gives you insight to the performance of your account. As a seller you will see all the acutions listed by your locations, all the revenue generated and how your loss recovery margin.
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How do I get listed in the directory of Storage Locations? [Sellers] [FAQ]
How do I get listed in the directory of Storage Locations? Simple, add your location in the location manager and select "list in storage directory". All listings are subject to approval and may be removed at any time if they violate the TOS.
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What is a legal notice? [Sellers] [FAQ]
What is a legal notice? A legal notice is a similar to what would be posted in a news paper to inform the public that an abandoned property is going to be auctioned off in an attempt to recorver the loss for storing it. Some states may allow sellers to post a legal notice online, check your state laws.
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How do I add a manager to a Location? [Sellers] [FAQ]
How do I add a manager to a Location? Click on your Locations Tab and edit a location: Navigate to the Manager tab. Here you can link an existing manager or add a new one and give them access to a specific location:
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What is a Manager? [Sellers] [FAQ]
What is a Manager? A manager is an additional user that can be added to a seller account. Managers can be set up to have access to only certain parts of your StoreageAuctions account. They can also be granted access to specific locations only within your account. When Launching an Auction Event, a manager that is assigned…