Survey Nightmares: Visible or Not, It Still Exists

Survey Nightmares: Visible or Not, It Still Exists

If we can’t see it, it clearly doesn’t exist – right? That’s not the case when it comes to easements. Now that it’s standard practice for electric, phone and cable lines to be buried, rarely do we “see” the full picture of where the utility companies are allowed to...
Survey Nightmares: No Way In or Out!

Survey Nightmares: No Way In or Out!

Most properties have a plain and simple point of entry and exit. But some properties have no plain and simple point of entry or exit. This can be of concern to the Title and Mortgage Company. Here are 2 examples that demonstrate the concept of ingress/egress, or the...
Survey Nightmares: Common Ground Myth

Survey Nightmares: Common Ground Myth

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...