ALTA Land Title Survey: When It’s Required for Due Diligence

Reviewing property documents during the due diligence process for an ALTA Land Title Survey

If you are buying or refinancing commercial property, you will likely hear the term ALTA Land Title Survey early in the process. Sometimes it comes from a lender. Other times it comes from a title company or an attorney. What makes this confusing is that not everyone agrees on when it is truly required. As […]

How to Get Utility Records for an ALTA Land Title Survey

Surveyors reviewing plans and using total station equipment while collecting utility records for an ALTA land title survey

If you’re planning a commercial property deal, chances are you’ll hear the phrase alta land title survey before closing. It’s not just a map of the property. It’s a detailed document that lenders, title companies, and attorneys rely on to confirm boundaries, easements, access rights, and—something many people forget—utilities. Utility records often become the hidden […]

Goat-Gate in Wyoming: Flood Lessons for ALTA Surveys

Downtown Casper, Wyoming with the North Platte River highlighting local floodplain risks for ALTA surveys.

When it comes to real estate due diligence, ALTA surveys are the gold standard for mapping easements, flood risks, and property boundaries. A recent viral story out of Rock Springs, Wyoming proves why these surveys matter more than ever. On September 21, 2025, Rock Springs officials proposed spending $58,000 to bring in goats for flood […]