Why Flood Map Updates Trigger Elevation Certificate Requests

Updated flood map review showing a residential home and an elevation certificate used to confirm property risk

If you were recently told you need an elevation certificate, you’re probably confused. Nothing flooded. No storm rolled through your neighborhood. Your home looks exactly the same as it did last year. Yet suddenly, a lender, insurer, or city office is asking for paperwork you’ve never needed before. This is happening across many growing communities, […]

Recorded Isn’t Always Correct: ALTA Land Title Survey

A licensed surveyor using a total station to confirm boundaries and site conditions during an ALTA Land Title Survey before property closing

When people buy property, they often feel safe once everything looks “official.” The deed is recorded. The title commitment looks clean. The maps match the address. At that point, many buyers assume the hard work is done. However, recorded documents do not always tell the full story. That is exactly why an alta land title […]

Why Projects Pause Until Construction Survey Is Verified

Construction team reviewing plans during a construction survey check

Construction projects across Northern Utah are moving fast—until they suddenly stop. In recent weeks, many developers and property owners have seen their projects pause even after everything looked ready. In many cases, the reason comes down to one request: the construction survey needs to be re-verified. That request often surprises people, especially when the survey […]