by Shelly C | Apr 25, 2024 | ALTA Survey, Commercial, Common Ground
This month we continue with a commercial real estate blog series that covers each item in an ALTA survey checklist, otherwise known as TABLE A. We will look at the benefits of each point in detail. An ALTA survey is typically utilized for commercial and industrial...
by Shelly C | Oct 25, 2021 | Common Ground
The words “common ground” always throws up a red flag to me. While common ground provides more “space” between you and your neighbors, it doesn’t mean that the land is for your private use and benefit. Common ground is typically deeded to subdivision associations and...
by Shelly C | May 13, 2019 | Surveying Related
The words “common ground” always throws up a red flag to me. While common ground provides more “space” between you and your neighbors, it doesn’t mean that the land is for your private use and benefit. Common ground is typically deeded to subdivision associations and...
by Shelly C | May 8, 2025 | Uncategorized
When it’s time to build a fence, it’s tempting to use the visible utility boxes—like those green electrical cabinets or concrete storm drains—as markers for your property lines. It seems logical. After all, utility companies must have put them at the...
by Shelly C | Oct 1, 2024 | Encroachment, Land Surveying
An encroachment is an object that is located on the incorrect property, meaning it is encroaching onto someone else’s land. You would typically see this in instances regarding driveways, landscaping, retaining walls, and most commonly with fences. There are...
