Ordering an ALTA Survey This Month? Read This First

Licensed land surveyor performing an alta survey using a total station at a commercial property site

If you’re ordering an ALTA survey this month, timing matters more than most buyers and lenders realize. Many people think a survey works the same way every year. However, survey standards do change — and when they do, the way your survey gets written, certified, and accepted can change too. So if you’re under contract, […]

What a Commercial Property Surveyor Looks for on Urban Sites

Commercial property surveyor conducting a site visit using professional surveying equipment in an urban construction area

Cities like Minneapolis move fast. Buildings sit close together. Streets stay busy. Underground pipes and cables fill the ground. Because of this, urban properties bring more risk than many people expect. That is why hiring a skilled commercial property surveyor matters so much. Urban site visits require more than measuring land. A good surveyor looks […]

Lot Survey Demand Is Rising Due to Zoning Changes

Aerial view of a property showing defined lot boundaries where a lot survey helps clarify zoning and land use

Zoning changes in Minneapolis are getting attention for how they affect housing and development. However, most property owners are missing a quieter impact. As zoning rules loosen and land use options expand, the exact definition of a property matters more than it used to. Because of that, more people now need a lot survey, often […]