Welcome to our dedicated page for SmartStop Self Storage REIT news (Ticker: SMA), a resource for investors and traders seeking the latest updates and insights on SmartStop Self Storage REIT stock.
SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (NYSE: SMA) is an internally managed real estate investment trust that owns, acquires and operates self-storage properties in the United States and Canada. News about SmartStop often highlights its role as a premier owner and operator of self-storage facilities, as well as developments across its owned and managed portfolio of more than 460 operating properties and approximately 270,000 units.
Investors following SMA news can expect updates on property acquisitions, land purchases for new developments, and expansion in key metropolitan areas. Recent releases describe SmartStop’s strategic land acquisition in Toronto, Ontario, for a planned Class A self-storage facility, as well as the acquisition of a self-storage facility in Winter Garden, Florida, which adds to its presence in the Orlando metropolitan area. These items illustrate how the company deploys capital into markets with strong demographic and demand fundamentals.
SmartStop-related news also covers the activities of affiliated self-storage programs sponsored through SmartStop REIT Advisors, LLC, such as Strategic Storage Growth Trust III, Inc., Strategic Storage Trust VI, Inc., and Strategic Storage Trust X. Announcements from these entities include portfolio acquisitions, Delaware Statutory Trust offerings backed by self-storage properties, and financial performance updates, providing additional context on the broader SmartStop platform.
Corporate and capital markets developments are another recurring theme. Press releases and Form 8-K filings address dividend declarations, operating metrics for same-store facilities, investor presentations, and speaking engagements by company leadership at industry conferences. For readers tracking SMA, this news stream offers insight into SmartStop’s growth strategy, geographic footprint, and operational performance across its self-storage portfolio in North America.
SmartStop Self Storage REIT (NYSE: SMA), a leading self-storage facility operator in the US and Canada, has appointed Lora Gotcheva as an independent director effective July 10, 2025.
Gotcheva brings over 25 years of financial management and investment experience, most recently serving as Managing Director at CPP Investments, one of Canada's largest pension fund managers. Her expertise includes private real estate investments, joint ventures, and public REIT investments. She holds a BA from Mount Holyoke College and an MBA from The Wharton School.
Strategic Storage Growth Trust III (NYSE:SMA) has acquired a premium Class A self-storage facility in Vancouver, British Columbia. The five-level facility spans 52,400 net rentable square feet and features 790 climate-controlled interior units, 5 drive-up units, and 5 underground parking stalls.
Located at 1305 East 7th Avenue, the facility benefits from high visibility with 25,000 vehicles passing daily and serves multiple neighborhoods. The area shows strong demographics with projected population growth of 8% over five years. Notably, Vancouver's restrictive zoning policies limiting new self-storage development make this purpose-built asset particularly valuable in the market.
Strategic Storage Growth Trust III (SMA) has acquired a premium Class A self-storage facility in Houston, Texas. The newly acquired 10-story building, located at 3130 Southwest Freeway, offers 98,875 net rentable square feet with 789 interior climate-controlled units, 16 lockers, and 72 dedicated wine storage vaults.
The facility is strategically positioned 3.5 miles southwest of downtown Houston, with high visibility along U.S. 69 highway that sees approximately 236,461 vehicles daily. The location serves several upscale neighborhoods and benefits from strong demographic indicators, including high household incomes and projected population growth of 8.2% over the next five years.
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