How to Compare Schedule B With an ALTA Title Survey

Side-by-side comparison of a title report and an alta title survey showing easement locations and property layout

Buying commercial property feels exciting at first. You picture the building, the parking, and how the space will grow over time. However, one part of the process often gets rushed or skipped. That part is comparing the title report with the alta title survey. At a glance, both documents may seem clear. Yet problems usually […]

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. […]