Why the ALTA Land Title Survey Is Still the Gold Standard
Digital maps are everywhere. With a few taps, you can see property lines, roads, and buildings from your phone. Because of that, many buyers assume those maps are accurate enough to trust. However, when real money, ownership, and legal responsibility are involved, “close enough” can become a serious problem. That’s where the ALTA Land Title […]
Property Line Survey: Documents You’ll Want Ready First
If you are planning a fence, an addition, a home sale, or a property purchase, there is a good chance you will need a property line survey. Most homeowners expect the process to start when the survey crew arrives on-site. In reality, the work begins much earlier—with documents. In Maine, especially in older towns and […]
Construction Staking Survey: Stake It Before You Pour
If you watched the huge surf video that WMTW shared from Short Sands Beach in York, Maine, you probably felt that mix of awe and worry. Waves crashed close to homes. Then real life kicked in. After a storm clip goes viral, people don’t just share it. They start fixing things—stairs, patios, short walls, and […]