Author - Leah Etling

Leah Etling is the founding editor of the Balance Sheet and a 12-year Yardi employee who also oversees press releases and social media. An award winning journalist, she holds a master's degree from UC Berkeley and is a native of Santa Barbara County, Yardi's home.

Self Storage Status

Trends and insight from Yardi Matrix As we move through 2024, the self storage market is navigating a complex landscape shaped by a mix of persistent challenges and...

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Weak Demand Hurts Self Storage

Yardi Matrix webinar recap Self storage performance slumped in the second quarter of 2023, typically the strongest quarter, due to weak demand. That was among the top...

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Student Housing Stands Out

Yardi Matrix Webinar Recap As the student housing sector continues to outperform other real estate classes during a time of economic uncertainty, tailwinds from the...

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Student Housing Stays the Course

Pre-leasing picked up in July and August As colleges get back to in-person learning this fall, Yardi Matrix reports that the student housing sector is on the rebound. On...

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