When to Get an ALTA Survey for a Commercial Condo Transaction

When to Get an ALTA Survey for a Commercial Condo Transaction Buying a commercial condo can feel simpler than buying a whole building. You get one unit, a share of the common spaces, and a set of rules recorded with the project. That simple picture can hide real problems, and many buyers don’t see them […]

Why an ALTA Title Survey Can Catch Easements Before Closing

Why an ALTA Title Survey Can Catch Easements Before Closing A business deal closes on a property. Six months later, the new owner finds out a utility company has a permanent easement running through the exact spot where they planned to build a loading dock. Nobody lied. Nobody hid anything. The easement was on record […]

Why a Construction Survey Should Happen Before Concrete Forms Are Placed

Why a Construction Survey Should Happen Before Concrete Forms Are Placed Placing concrete forms before a construction survey invites errors that are hard to undo. A construction survey sets the true building lines first, so the former crew has reliable points to work from. Without that control, small mistakes creep in and stack up fast. […]

What Is an ALTA Survey and Why Do Lenders Require It

What Is an ALTA Survey and Why Do Lenders Require It If you are buying or financing commercial property, someone has probably already mentioned an ALTA survey. It usually comes up during the review process before closing, often as a requirement from the lender or title company. Most people at that point have the same […]