Newmark Arranges Recapitalization of 14-Property Dallas-Fort Worth Self-Storage Portfolio for Hines and CubeSmart

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Newmark has arranged a significant recapitalization and new joint venture between Hines and CubeSmart for a 14-property self-storage portfolio in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. The transaction, one of the largest self-storage portfolio deals of 2024, was led by Newmark's Vice Chairman Aaron Swerdlin and Executive Managing Director Andrew Warin.

The portfolio features over 9,700 units across more than 1.25 million net rentable square feet, operating under the CubeSmart Self Storage brand. The properties are strategically located in key submarkets including Arlington and Plano, targeting areas with rapid population growth and increasing storage demand.

According to Newmark's Q3 2024 report, Dallas ranks third for projected population growth, demonstrating strong correlation between favorable macroeconomic trends and investment activity in the region.

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• Portfolio encompasses 9,700+ units across 1.25 million net rentable square feet
• Strategic presence in high-growth Dallas-Fort Worth submarkets
• Dallas ranks third in projected population growth nationally
• Strong macroeconomic indicators including net migration and job growth

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Joint venture of Hines and CubeSmart closes on one of the United States' largest self-storage portfolio transactions of 2024ⁱ

DALLAS, Jan. 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Newmark announces the firm has brokered a recapitalization and new joint venture between Hines and CubeSmart for a 14-property self-storage portfolio located across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Newmark Vice Chairman and leader of the firm's National Self Storage Capital Markets practice, Aaron Swerdlin, along with Executive Managing Director Andrew Warin and team, advised Hines on the recapitalization.

"As one of the largest national self-storage portfolio transactions of 2024, this transaction was a testament to the strength of the Dallas-Fort Worth market and further validation of the durability and appeal for high-quality storage assets across the U.S.," said Swerdlin. "Special thanks to Robb DeJean and Michael Holder at Hines for their leadership in getting this transaction across the finish line."

Warin added, "We are proud to have played a key role in bringing the Hines and CubeSmart partnership to fruition."  

The portfolio, which encompasses more than 9,700 units across over 1.25 million net rentable square feet, is operating under the CubeSmart Self Storage brand. Strategically situated in key Dallas-Fort Worth submarkets, including Arlington and Plano, the assets capitalize on rapid population growth and increasing local demand for self storage solutions.

According to Newmark's Q3 2024 Self-Storage Report, Dallas ranks third for the highest projected population growth, highlighting the correlation between favorable macroeconomic trends—such as strong net migration, job growth and rising household income—and markets with significant investment activity.

About Hines 
Hines is a leading global real estate investment manager. We own and operate $93.0 billion¹ of assets across property types and on behalf of a diverse group of institutional and private wealth clients. Every day, our 5,000 employees in 31 countries draw on our 67-year history to build the world forward by investing in, developing, and managing some of the world's best real estate. To learn more, visit www.hines.com and follow @Hines on social media. 

¹Includes both the global Hines organization and RIA AUM as of June 30, 2024.

About CubeSmart
CubeSmart (NYSE: CUBE) is a self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust. The Company's self-storage properties are designed to offer affordable, easily accessible and, in most locations, climate-controlled storage space for residential and commercial customers. According to the 2024 Self-Storage Almanac, CubeSmart is one of the top three owners and operators of self-storage properties in the United States.

About Newmark
Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK), together with its subsidiaries ("Newmark"), is a world leader in commercial real estate, seamlessly powering every phase of the property life cycle. Newmark's comprehensive suite of services and products is uniquely tailored to each client, from owners to occupiers, investors to founders, and startups to blue-chip companies. Combining the platform's global reach with market intelligence in both established and emerging property markets, Newmark provides superior service to clients across the industry spectrum. For the twelve months ended September 30, 2024, Newmark generated revenues of approximately $2.6 billion. As of that same date, Newmark's company-owned offices, together with its business partners, operated from nearly 170 offices with more than 7,800 professionals around the world. To learn more, visit nmrk.com or follow @newmark.

Discussion of Forward-Looking Statements about Newmark
Statements in this document regarding Newmark that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" that involve risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. These include statements about the Company's business, results, financial position, liquidity, and outlook, which may constitute forward-looking statements and are subject to the risk that the actual impact may differ, possibly materially, from what is currently expected. Except as required by law, Newmark undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements. For a discussion of additional risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see Newmark's Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including, but not limited to, the risk factors and Special Note on Forward-Looking Information set forth in these filings and any updates to such risk factors and Special Note on Forward-Looking Information contained in subsequent reports on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q or Form 8-K.

i by square footage, per Newmark Research's analysis of Real Capital Analytics and CoStar data

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FAQ

How many properties are included in the Hines-CubeSmart Dallas-Fort Worth portfolio (NMRK)?

The portfolio includes 14 self-storage properties across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.

What is the total square footage of the Dallas-Fort Worth storage portfolio (NMRK)?

The portfolio encompasses over 1.25 million net rentable square feet.

Which submarkets are included in the Dallas-Fort Worth storage portfolio (NMRK)?

The portfolio includes properties in key Dallas-Fort Worth submarkets, including Arlington and Plano.

What is Dallas's ranking for projected population growth according to Newmark's Q3 2024 report?

According to Newmark's Q3 2024 Self-Storage Report, Dallas ranks third for the highest projected population growth.

How many storage units are in the Hines-CubeSmart Dallas portfolio (NMRK)?

The portfolio contains more than 9,700 storage units.