• Belvidere, IL: $875,000; 19,900 RSF.  Contact Broker Affiliate Bruce Bahrmasel at 312-518-3550.

• Manhattan, IL: $1,400,000; 132,000 RSF.  Contact Broker Affiliate Bruce Bahrmasel at 312-518-3550.

• Metamora, IL: $1,250,000; 33,000 RSF.  Contact Broker Affiliate Bruce Bahrmasel at 312-518-3550.

• Hutchinson, KS: $400,000; 20,650 RSF.  Contact Broker Affiliate Larry Goldman at 816-931-3101.

• Egg Harbor Township, NJ:  $1,600,000; 15,000 RSF.  Contact Broker Affiliate Linda Cinelli at 908-303-8661.

• Lubbock, TX:  $1,650,000; 54,445 RSF.  Contact Broker Affiliate Barry Comiskey at 806-797-3231.

• Lake Geneva, WI:  $875,000; 31,904 RSF.  Contact Broker Affiliate Peter Hitler at 262-236-0612.

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• The Great Battle - How does self-storage rate against other real-estate?  This analysis looks at several aspects of the investing decision, comparing our industry to shopping centers, suburban office buildings, flex R&D projects, warehouse buildings and apartments.  Written by
  Michael L. McCune.  Read the full article in Inside Self Storage.
   

• Public Storage to Release 2003 Financials.  Public Storage will release its fourth quarter and 2003 year end numbers on March 11th.  During 2003, the Company disposed of four self storage facilities in the Knoxville Market and sold a self-storage facility located in Perrysburg, Ohio.  All of these facilities are reported as discontinued operations.  During the first nine months of 2003, the Company opened 10 newly developed facilities totaling 682,000 net rentable square feet.

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Advertise your facility with a 5-page webpage for one year for only $79!  That's just half price -- your Argus Broker will pay the other half of the annual subscription cost and we'll waive the set up fee.

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• "Selling Self Storage Seminar" PhoneSmart director Tron Jordheim will be leading a one-day sales seminar at the Atlanta Hyatt Regency Hotel on Tuesday April 20, 2004.   For more info: www.sellingselfstorage.com or call 866-639-1715. 

• SSA Spring Conference & Tradeshow, April 21-24, 2004 in Atlanta.  For more information or to register, visit the SSA website at www.selfstorage.org.

Buchanan Storage Capital concluded an active year in 2003, having successfully secured $266 million in total financings that included $169 million in self-storage financings. Buchanan Storage Capital is experienced in arranging all forms of capital, and last year's performance reflects the breadth of the firm's capabilities. Permanent fixed rate loans captured the bulk of the 2003 lending activity ($112 million), followed by construction financings ($82 million), bridge loans ($42 million) and direct equity investments or joint ventures ($30 million). 

For more information or assistance contact Eric Snyder, Buchanan Storage Capital, at 1-800-675-1902 or via e-mail at  eps@buchananstreet.com. 

Check out the new Buchanan Storage Capital website.

Congratulations to Argus
Broker Affiliates

Larry Goldman
of Prudential CRES Commercial Real Estate
on the sale of

I-35 - I-435 Self Storage
in Lenexa, KS!
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Joan Lucas
of Joan Lucas Real Estate Services on the sale of

Pueblo West Mini Storage & Office Complex
in Pueblo West, CO!
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Joseph Mendola
of The Norwood Group on the sale of

Storage Max in West Bridgewater, MA
and
Morgan Storage in Hooksett, NH!
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The Argus Self Storage Sales Network
"America's Self Storage Brokers"
1-800-55-STORE
info@argus-realestate.com
 

Security is Crucial in Today’s
Self-Storage Industry
 

In this time of rising costs coupled with a fluctuating economy, no business can afford to lose valuable resources to burglary, internal theft, misuse of facilities or just plan carelessness. Digital Security Systems, Inc., is authorized and trained by the major manufacturers of security products.  One stop for access, gates, keypads, alarms, burglary, graphics, cameras, fire control – the latest in security protection – installed, tested, and verified to meet your high standards.  Using digital video recorder (DVR) surveillance systems, you have the convenience of remote viewing via the Internet any time, from anywhere, cutting your probability for loss and providing peace of mind. If you are building a new facility or upgrading an existing facility, Digital Security Systems will work with you to define your needs and meet your requirements.  You will receive a written, itemized proposal detailing the costs.  Of course, you are under no obligation.  For hassle-free information and/or consultation, contact Digital Security Systems at 800-286-3686 or e-mail info@digsecurity.com.   Digital Security Systems, Inc. is becoming one of America’s finest security company, so please be assured your satisfaction comes first. 
 

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