ALTA Land Title Survey for Vacant Land: Do You Need One?
Vacant land looks simple. There are no buildings. No tenants. No visible problems. Just open space. Because of that, many buyers assume the process should be easy. However, vacant land often carries more hidden risk than developed property. In fact, when nothing has been built yet, no one has tested the legal limits of that […]
Is Your Plat of Survey Protecting You?
Property rights are back in the national spotlight. Recently, the U.S. Supreme Court reviewed a case involving tax foreclosures and what happens to a homeowner’s remaining equity when a property gets sold for unpaid taxes. While the legal debate feels far removed from everyday life in Ringgold, Georgia, it sends a clear message: ownership is […]
Why Land Surveying Is Critical in Historic Districts
Savannah’s Historic District feels frozen in time. Cobblestone streets, old brick homes, and shady squares give the city its charm. However, Savannah’s history does not stop at the ground level. It continues below the surface. Recent radar scans in some city squares showed signs of possible unmarked burial sites underground. That news surprised many people. […]