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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 […]

Why a 50-Year Land Survey Still Matters to Property Owners

Many buyers and sellers are surprised when a real estate deal slows down because of a title issue. Encroachments, mismatched descriptions, or missing survey details are common problems. In many cases, they come from outdated land records that were never corrected. Title companies and lenders depend on accurate surveys to confirm what is actually being sold. When public land records are updated, it helps reduce these problems. Still, many people only look for land surveyors in my area after a closing is already at risk. At that point, deadlines are tight, and options are limited

Most property owners believe their land boundaries are settled. The fence has always been there. The deed was signed years ago. Property taxes are paid. Everything feels clear—until something suddenly goes wrong. Recent news about a government land survey happening for the first time in 50 years raises an important question: how accurate are the […]