Due Diligence Survey: Is Your “Road” Actually Legal?

Shared access driveway with a gate and fencing, showing why a due diligence survey helps confirm legal road rights before buying

If you’re buying land and the listing says “shared access,” stop and slow down. A due diligence survey can protect you from one of the most expensive surprises in real estate: finding out your “road” works like a handshake deal instead of a real, legal right. And once you close, that surprise can turn into […]

ALTA Title Survey: How to Prepare the Right Way

Surveyor using a total station to map a commercial property during an alta title survey

Getting ready for an ALTA title survey feels stressful for many buyers and developers. The process involves many moving parts, important documents, and lender requirements. However, with the right preparation, you avoid delays, extra costs, and last-minute surprises. Because of that, it helps to understand what the survey shows and how to make the process […]

Flood Alerts Raise Demand for an Elevation Certificate

Flooded residential street with a high water sign, showing why homeowners may need an elevation certificate to understand their property’s risk

Minnesota has seen a wave of new flood-risk alerts this season, and many homeowners now want an elevation certificate to understand their true risk. The weather has shifted fast. Storms hit harder, rain falls quicker, and certain neighborhoods notice water pooling in places that never had problems before. Because of this, people across the city […]