by Shelly C | Jun 19, 2019 | Surveying Related
From the street – this looks like your typical house on a cul-de-sac lot. But upon further investigation we find that such is not the case at all, and that there is actually an EASEMENT RUNNING THOUGHT THE MIDDLE OF THE HOUSE!!! How in the world does this happen? Here...
by Shelly C | May 13, 2019 | Common Ground, 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 | Apr 19, 2019 | Flood Zones, Surveying Related
A lot consolidation is requested by someone who wants to take multiple existing lots and combine them to create fewer “new” lots creating “consolidating” the lots. What type of property can be consolidated? A residential, commercial or industrial property may be...
by Shelly C | Mar 13, 2019 | Surveying Related
A lot split is requested by someone who wants to take an existing lot or lots and create two or more “new” lots, hence “splitting” the lot. What type of property can be split? A residential, commercial or industrial property may be split. This includes property that...
by Shelly C | Feb 14, 2019 | Surveying Related
An ALTA Survey is basically a boundary survey on steroids. The minimum requirements for boundary surveys in the state of Missouri either meet or exceed the American Land Title Associations (ALTA) national requirements for surveys. However, ALTAs can be much more in...
