Why a Flood Elevation Survey Matters Before Building Permits

Flooded residential area with standing water after heavy rain showing the need for a flood elevation survey before permits

Heavy rains in the Twin Cities are no longer rare. Just in the past week, another round of severe storms drenched Minneapolis and St. Paul, leaving behind soggy yards, leaning fences, and anxious homeowners. Every headline seems to echo the same warning: storm damage costs are climbing. In this new reality, a flood elevation survey […]

Why You Need a Property Line Survey Before Selling Land

Confused young couple holding moving boxes, unsure about property line survey and unexpected offers to buy their land

If you’ve owned a home for a while, there’s a good chance you’ve received a surprise offer to buy your property. Maybe it came in the mail. Maybe it was a text message from someone you’ve never heard of. It might’ve even sounded tempting—quick cash, no hassle, close fast. But before you say yes, stop […]

How a 150-Year-Old Boundary Survey Disrupts Property Lines 

Historic boundary survey marker set among rocks and grass, symbolizing original land points used in boundary surveys to establish property lines.

Imagine buying a home, only to discover that your fence, garage, or even part of your house might sit on someone else’s land. Sounds like a nightmare, right? But believe it or not, this is happening — all because of a boundary survey done over 150 years ago. Minnesota is currently involved in a massive […]