Why ALTA Land Survey Is Needed Earlier in Deals

Aerial view of a property showing boundary lines and land features used in an ALTA land survey

Buying land used to follow a simple path. First, you pick the property. Next, you agree on the price. Then, you move toward closing. Somewhere near the end, you order an ALTA land survey. However, that order has changed. Today, buyers face new pressure much earlier. Lenders ask more questions. Insurance companies want more details. […]

ALTA Title Survey: Avoid Closing Delays and Risks

Survey team wearing hard hats and safety vests reviewing plans at a commercial site during an ALTA title survey

If you’re involved in commercial real estate, you’ve probably heard the term ALTA title survey when closing deals. This type of survey is essential for lenders, buyers, and title companies to understand exactly what’s on and under the land being purchased. Now, the rules for these surveys are changing. The American Land Title Association (ALTA) […]