Build the Perfect Property Line Survey Package

Engineer reviewing documents and maps on site before a property line survey

When you’re getting ready for a property line survey, it’s easy to think the hard part starts when the crew arrives. In reality, a smooth and accurate survey begins long before anyone sets foot on your property. The more prepared you are with records, maps, and documents, the faster your surveyor can get the job […]

Top 5 ALTA Survey Mistakes That Delay Title Insurance

Total station used for an ALTA survey on a commercial construction site

When you’re closing on a property, one document matters more than most — the ALTA survey. Lenders, title companies, and buyers rely on it to see where boundaries, easements, and improvements actually sit on the land. A clean and accurate ALTA survey protects everyone involved. But one small mistake can slow down your closing or […]

FEMA Elevation Certificate: Protect Your Home Sale

Aerial view of the Mississippi River and downtown Minneapolis showing bridges and flood risk areas connected to FEMA Elevation Certificate requirements

If you’re buying or selling a home near the river or one of the city’s many creeks, you’ve probably heard the term FEMA Elevation Certificate come up. This single piece of paper could make or break a deal—especially right now, when there’s talk of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) shutting down this week. For […]