by Shelly C | Nov 21, 2019 | Surveying Related
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...
by Shelly C | Oct 21, 2019 | Surveying Related
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....
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 | 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...
