The 2026 ALTA standards took effect on February 23, 2026. These updates changed how title companies and lenders handle commercial real estate deals. If a survey was ordered on or after that date, it must follow the new rules. Any … Continue reading →
Commercial property buyers have a lot to think about before closing a deal. Contracts, financing, site checks, and legal reviews all happen at once. One thing that often gets missed is the ALTA survey. Under the 2026 ALTA/NSPS Standards, the … Continue reading →
The ALTA encroachment summary is one of the best new additions to the 2026 ALTA/NSPS Standards. When a surveyor finds features that may cross property lines or easement areas, those findings now have a set place on the survey. Before … Continue reading →
Table A Item 20 is a new optional item in the 2026 ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey Standards. When a client requests it, the surveyor produces a summary table of significant conditions observed during the survey, such as potential encroachments, setback … Continue reading →
If you work in commercial real estate, you have probably seen an ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey come up during a property deal. These surveys are a key part of buying or selling commercial property, getting title insurance, and doing proper … Continue reading →
The 2026 Minimum Standard Detail Requirements for ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys took effect on February 23, 2026. Any survey contracted on or after that date must follow the new rules. Prior versions no longer apply. This isn’t a reinvention. Most … Continue reading →
An ALTA/NSPS land title survey is a standardized property survey required for most commercial real estate closings. It maps boundary lines, structures, easements, and encroachments. A licensed surveyor must certify it under the joint standards of the American Land Title … Continue reading →
An ALTA survey provides a detailed look into a property’s physical and legal reality. When it uncovers an encroachment, buyers, sellers, lenders, and title companies must pause. What happens next determines whether a transaction closes, pauses, or falls apart. Understanding … Continue reading →
In the complex world of commercial real estate, due diligence is a vital step that thoroughly evaluates all aspects of a property before finalizing a transaction. Among the many elements of due diligence, land surveys play a crucial role, particularly … Continue reading →
We want to review the options that you have with getting topographic mapping information for your commercial property when contracting an ALTA survey. There are three ways to get contour maps: Existing Topographic Mapping The best option for existing topographic … Continue reading →