ALTA surveys are typically performed in conjunction with the purchase of commercial property. The survey itself is used by the buyer, the title company, and lender to obtain information about the property in question. There are minimum standards associated with an...
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...
If you’re buying or selling a particular property. You need to know what you’re getting. What are the boundary lines of the property? How much are you buying? How much do you price the amount you are selling? You often read lot sizes or property...
The process of performing a professional land survey can vary from property to property, but the basic steps are fairly consistent. This is a summary of the process to perform a boundary survey: Authorization: The property owner or purchaser must officially hire the...
Surveyors are licensed and governed by individual states and their statutes. On top of that, areas have their own trends and nuances that make them unique. There are not federally mandated requirements so a dotted line on a survey in Missouri may mean something...
