TIGARD, OR—The self-storage industry is entering a period of transition as rising interest rates, elevated development and more historically normal property performance temper buyer aggression. This period of maturity is evident as supply-side pressure begins to impact fundamentals. Still, the underlying demand for storage space remains strong.
However, aggressive development activity in the past two years is starting to overtake absorption. Moving forward, nationwide vacancy and rent growth may soften amid greater competition, particularly in construction-heavy metros, according to a report by Marcus & Millichap.
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