When Nature Shifts, You Might Need a Boundary Line Survey

Total station set up on a tripod near a lake shoreline for a boundary line survey

Utah Lake is about to change in a big way—and that means changes for homeowners too. The state plans to clean up the lake and remove invasive carp before the 2034 Olympics. That’s great news for the environment, but it could also shift how property lines are drawn near the shoreline. That’s where a boundary […]

Why the Corner Ruling Makes ALTA Land Title Survey Essential

Land surveyor using a total station to verify a property corner for an ALTA Land Title Survey in open terrain

Utah landowners have a new reason to double-check their property lines. After the U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear the Wyoming corner-crossing case, the 10th Circuit Court’s ruling now stands—and that includes Utah. The decision has everyone from hunters to developers debating where public access ends and private ownership begins. For anyone buying, selling, or […]

How a Flood Elevation Certificate Can Cut Insurance Costs

Modern suburban house with wet driveway after rainfall representing why homeowners need a flood elevation certificate

After the powerful October 2025 storms, many homeowners were shocked to see water pooling in driveways, backyards, and even window wells. Streets that had always looked dry suddenly turned into mini rivers. Now, more residents are being told by lenders, insurers, or city officials that they need a flood elevation certificate something most people had […]