Can an ALTA Title Survey Really Detect Fraud?
When people hear about data breaches, they think about credit cards. However, real estate can also be at risk. Stolen identities sometimes lead to forged documents, fake transfers, or false ownership claims. That sounds extreme, but it happens more often than buyers expect. So here’s the big question: Can an ALTA title survey catch fraud […]
ALTA Land Surveys: The Impact of the Corner-Crossing Ruling
Many landowners in Wyoming have followed the recent corner-crossing debate. The question sounds simple at first. Can someone step from one public parcel to another if they only meet at one corner? However, once you look closer, the issue becomes more serious. Property corners are not just dots on a map. They are legal boundary […]
What to Know About ALTA Land Title Survey Certification
When you order an ALTA land title survey, you probably focus on the map. You look at boundary lines, building locations, easements, and access points. That makes sense. However, one section often gets overlooked — the certification. Before you close on a commercial property, you need to understand what that certification means. It may look […]