In the world of surveying there are three main types of classifications of property: residential, commercial, and industrial. Each one of those classifications has its own specific unique characteristics that can be identified as a professional land surveyor performs...
Do All Mortgages Require a Survey?
In my experience, it is not common for a mortgage company or lender to require a survey during the purchase of a real estate transaction. However, if an owner is acquiring a home equity loan to build an addition on the property, the mortgage company may require a...
How can we determine property lines?
If you are getting ready to install a fence or add landscaping, you may be interested in knowing where your property lines are located so that you can ensure that you are staying on your own property. The professional who is most associated with property lines is a...
Differences Between a Boundary and an ALTA Survey
While boundary surveys and surveys are very similar in nature there are some specific differences between the two types of surveys. Read our list of some of the similarities between the two types of surveys.
Do I Need a Survey If I Buy a New Construction House?
Buying a brand-new home can be a very exciting time! When we think of the word “new” we think of words like perfect, without error, unblemished, etc. These types of words have absolutely nothing to do with whether you need a survey or you don’t. There are a few factors that can contribute to answering this question.
What is the Legal Description of a Property?
A legal description is a geographical description of real estate that identifies its precise location and boundaries for the purpose of a legal transaction, such as a transfer of ownership. A legal description is kept with the deed and filed with the county recorder...
How Does a Land Survey Work?
Simple, in order for a professional land surveyor to know which property to survey, research must be performed. There are three main components to a land survey. Learn more here!
Boundary Survey vs an ALTA Survey – Which One Is Needed?
In the world of surveying there are three main types of classifications of property: residential, commercial, and industrial. Each one of those classifications has its own specific unique characteristics that can be identified as a professional land surveyor performs their field work. Here are a few points to help understand the difference and why they matter that ultimately decides which survey is performed.
Is it worth getting a survey when buying a house?
Purchasing a home is one of the largest and most important decisions that you were going to make during your lifetime. One of the optional things you have to consider is whether or not you want a survey performed on the property. Don’t underestimate the importance of this step!
Survey Nightmares: Just Because It’s New Construction Doesn’t Mean It’s Error Free
You would think that with all the decades of experience homebuilders have, and with all the technology that we have at our fingertips that we would be able to know just how big of a house can fit on a lot without “going over”. Apparently, that’s not always the case.