New Rules Every ALTA Surveyor Must Follow Before Closing
In February 2026, the updated ALTA/NSPS standards replaced the 2021 version. That may sound like inside industry news. However, this change affects buyers, lenders, and developers across the country. Most property buyers do not know these standards have changed. They think an ALTA survey today looks the same as it did a few years ago. […]
Why Aerial Mapping Is Stopping Illegal Land Use
Across the world, governments now use aerial mapping to stop illegal land activity. In recent days, officials overseas launched drone-based aerial mapping programs to track unauthorized excavation and land exploitation. Instead of relying only on ground patrols, they now use high-resolution maps that show changes in the land over time. That shift matters — not […]
Boundary Survey Proof: Why Survey Pins Matter More
Most homeowners never notice survey pins. They look small, rusty, and easy to ignore. In fact, many people mistake them for scrap metal or leftover construction debris. However, those small metal markers carry serious meaning. They serve as physical proof in a boundary survey, and they often decide where your property legally begins and ends. […]