Refinancing feels like a formality. You already own the property. You already have a survey. Why would a lender ask for anything new? Here’s the short answer: a refinance is a new loan, with a new lender and often a … Continue reading →
An alta survey can find something unexpected. Sometimes, a strip of land does not belong to either neighbor on paper. Other times, two neighbors both seem to own the same piece of ground. These problems are called gaps and overlaps. … Continue reading →
Buying commercial property is a big deal. There is a lot of money on the line. An ALTA survey helps you find title problems before you close. Some problems hide in old records. Others exist on the ground but were … Continue reading →
When a lender agrees to finance a commercial property, they need more than a signed deed. They need proof. An ALTA survey gives them that proof before any money changes hands. This article explains why lenders require this survey, what … Continue reading →
An ALTA survey can stop a commercial real estate deal in its tracks. When an access problem turns up, buyers, lenders, and title companies all have to pause and figure out what to do next. Understanding what these problems look … Continue reading →
An ALTA survey is not just for buildings. Vacant land can carry hidden rights, access issues, and boundary conditions that affect how you develop or use a parcel. Before you close on raw land, understanding what an ALTA survey can … Continue reading →
When a commercial real estate deal involves two or more parcels assembled into one site, most buyers focus on the outer edge of the property. But for an ALTA survey, the outer boundary is only part of the picture. The … Continue reading →
When you own commercial property, problems with boundaries and easements can cost you a lot of money. You might have to pay for lawyers and court cases. Title insurance is supposed to protect you from these problems. An ALTA survey … Continue reading →
Buying commercial property is tough. One wrong choice can cost you a lot of money. An ALTA land survey keeps you safe from costly surprises. Many commercial developers skip surveys to save money. This often backfires. A property line problem, … Continue reading →
A developer bought a 2-acre piece of land. The paperwork looked good. Everything seemed fine. Six months later, workers found a utility line crossing the property. A standard survey had missed it. The project stopped. Money was wasted. This happens … Continue reading →