Why a Boundary Survey Can Decide Rezoning Disputes

Aerial view of a marked property parcel showing boundary survey lines during a rezoning dispute review

Rezoning fights rarely begin with measurements. They usually begin with concern. Neighbors worry about traffic. Owners worry about property value. Developers present new plans. Public meetings get tense very quickly. However, once a proposal moves past early discussion, something changes. Emotions step back and documents take center stage. At that point, one document often carries […]

Why ALTA Survey Scope Changes Pricing in Real Estate

Real estate professionals reviewing documents and property details while discussing an ALTA survey during a transaction

If you’ve ever been involved in a commercial real estate deal, you may have run into this moment: you request an alta survey, receive an estimate, and then later hear that the scope needs to be adjusted. Naturally, that can feel confusing. Many buyers wonder why the process seems to change once things are already […]

How a Land Development Engineer Spots Risk Before You Buy

Land development engineer reviewing site conditions to assess project risk before purchase

Buying land for development feels exciting. A good location, a fair price, and big plans can make any deal look perfect. However, land often hides problems that most buyers never see. That is why smart developers work with a land development engineer before closing a deal. Their job is to find hidden risks early, so […]