ALTA Land Title Survey Data Improves Property Closings

Engineer reviewing digital land survey maps and historic plats for alta land title survey data modernization

Something important just happened in land surveying — and many people didn’t notice. A local surveying company donated decades of old plats, notes, and land-survey records to Washington County. It might sound small, but for anyone who has ever ordered an ALTA Land Title Survey, this change could shape how property deals move across Minneapolis. […]

Smart Developers Start With a Boundary Line Survey

Surveying instrument set up on a city street for a boundary line survey before redevelopment

If you’re converting a property, you should start with a boundary line survey. That’s true whether you’re working on a new build, a temporary site, or a redevelopment project. Recently, a business owner on Lake Street transformed a cleared lot into a hygiene and outreach hub. The idea sparked conversations about community use, quick development, […]

How Drone Surveying Ends Homebuyer Boundary Panic

Aerial photo from drone surveying showing clear residential property boundaries.

If you’re buying a house, you might never expect a neighbor’s fence or deck to cross your lot line. But lately, social media is full of stories showing this exact nightmare. Homebuyers are discovering, right before closing, that they don’t “own” quite what they thought. That’s where drone surveying comes in—offering sharp visuals that prevent […]