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 […]

Construction Surveyor Guide to Solar Storm GPS Risk

Construction surveyor using GPS rover on a job site with sun flare in background

When you hire a construction surveyor, you expect accurate measurements. After all, a few inches can make or break a foundation, delay a project, or cause costly rework. What many people don’t realize is that even the best technology has a hidden vulnerability: the sun. Recent news from NOAA about the launch of the SWFO-L1 […]