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ALTA Table A – Item 11 Underground Utilities

ALTA Land Survey Posted on January 7, 2022 by ALTASurveyorFebruary 9, 2023

Asking for “Underground Utilities Locations” for your property is something that need some discussion. This item was completely changed in the new 2021 ALTA Land Title Survey standards. In many cases you DON’T need Item 11. Let’s discuss this in … Continue reading →

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YOU’RE GETTING A BOUNDARY SURVEY, NOT AN ALTA SURVEY?

ALTA Land Survey Posted on December 22, 2021 by ALTASurveyorJanuary 29, 2023

I’ve gotten a few questions recently about whether we can do a survey and it NOT be an ALTA Land Survey. In most cases, the Title company tells the client that they don’t need the ALTA survey, and that, likely, … Continue reading →

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How to Read a Title Insurance Commitment

ALTA Land Survey Posted on May 31, 2021 by ALTASurveyorMay 31, 2021

I have a lot of discussions with real estate buyers, agents, and sellers about the Title Commitment. Usually I’m asking for a Title Commitment from them. This document is required to be given to the surveyor by the standard ALTA … Continue reading →

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Monuments Still Control – Even in Recent Subdivisions – Bearings and Distances are Guides

ALTA Land Survey Posted on March 16, 2021 by ALTASurveyorDecember 10, 2024

I wanted to share this article that I just found online regarding the prudent surveyors duty to observe the Rules of Construction (aka “Priority of Calls”) each time they “read a deed and attempt to walk in the footsteps of … Continue reading →

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The 2021 ALTA/NSPS Survey Standards Update

ALTA Land Survey Posted on January 18, 2021 by ALTASurveyorJanuary 30, 2023

Since we’re now 5 years from the 2016 ALTA/NSPS Survey standards it should come as no surprise that these standards are being updated. The new Minimum Standard Detail Requirements for ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys is version 2021 with an effective … Continue reading →

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Survey History – 1933 Local Control Surveys

ALTA Land Survey Posted on November 25, 2020 by ALTASurveyorJanuary 29, 2023

I found it very interesting to read this account of a program of work during the Great Depression that not only helped fellow Engineers, but also produced some needed work for a number of states. Consider the equipment that is … Continue reading →

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NPDES Permitting 101

ALTA Land Survey Posted on May 11, 2020 by ALTASurveyorJanuary 16, 2021

This article about NPDES permitting was written by Sidney H May, PE and is shared here with permission. Images from EPA.gov. If you work in the Design or Construction industry, you’ve heard of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) … Continue reading →

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Is It Time For A 1031 Exchange?

ALTA Land Survey Posted on August 11, 2019 by ALTASurveyorDecember 10, 2024

Are we still seeing the tremendous rise in real estate values, especially commercial properties? Yes, the values are definitely still rising, just not as fast as the last few years. But, with all of this upward movement and list prices … Continue reading →

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WTH: “…the fence company was surprised your fee was that high”

ALTA Land Survey Posted on June 9, 2017 by ALTASurveyorDecember 10, 2024

Below is an email thread that happened over the last couple of days related to survey pricing and a request that came in from a potential client. I wanted to share it with surveyors and other potential clients for a … Continue reading →

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The ALTA Survey Blog

ALTA Land Survey Posted on February 7, 2015 by ALTASurveyorFebruary 9, 2023

The ALTA Survey Blog will be used to provide updated articles related to the ALTA Land Title Survey. Stay Tuned for Updates. In the mean time, if you like to write about title insurance, land surveying, alta surveys, commercial land … Continue reading →

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