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Self-storage is starting the year with healthy overall occupancies and all of the self-storage REITs are touting historically high occupancies and most independent operators are not far behind. It appears to be the comeback year for new development in many major markets around the country. With the potential for higher interest rates, as many pundits are predicting, the sales of existing facilities could increase as well, since sellers may finally be able to invest sales proceeds in other alternatives.