Why ALTA Survey Exception Mapping Matters in Deals

ALTA survey exception mapping showing easements and encroachments reviewed during commercial due diligence

Commercial properties are under closer review. The focus is on title exceptions and how they appear on surveys. Deals are becoming more complex, especially with redevelopment projects and older parcels. Because of this, the ALTA survey now plays a larger role in identifying risk early. Clear exception mapping affects closing timelines and legal risk. It […]

Viral Property Scams Reveal Why a Boundary Survey Matters

Property ownership documents highlighting how a boundary survey helps protect land ownership

Property scams used to sound rare and far away. Recently, that changed. A viral news story showed how land was sold without the owner’s knowledge. No break-in. No face-to-face meeting. Just paperwork, digital records, and a forged identity. By the time the real owner found out, the property was already gone. Stories like this spread […]

When a Land Survey for Fence Placement Is Required

Land survey for fence placement showing a wooden stake marking the property boundary near an existing fence

Building a fence sounds simple. You choose a design, hire an installer, and expect everything to go smoothly. However, many homeowners find out the hard way that fence projects can quickly turn into disputes. In most cases, the problem is not the fence itself. Instead, the issue starts when a land survey for fence work […]