Drone Swarms Are Redefining the ALTA Survey Process
In York, Maine, storms can change the coastline overnight. Sand shifts, seawalls break, and property lines suddenly seem uncertain. For landowners and developers, that means one thing—getting an updated ALTA survey fast. Traditionally, these surveys take days of fieldwork, mapping, and verification. But new drone technology could make them happen in just a few hours. […]
Elevation Survey: Prove Your Property’s True Flood Risk
Buying a home near the coast sounds dreamy—until the flood maps start disagreeing. Many buyers are discovering that their listings show “high flood risk” on Flood Factor, even though FEMA maps place their property in a low-risk zone. That mix-up can freeze a loan, raise insurance costs, or even delay closing. If this sounds familiar, […]
Erosion Took Your Yard—Get a Boundary Survey Now
When the waves get rough along York’s coastline, homeowners feel it right away. Seawalls crack, dunes wash away, and sandy backyards turn into cliffs overnight. After this season’s nor’easter, York’s beaches at Long Sands and Short Sands look completely different. The shoreline literally moved. And that raises a question few people think about until it’s […]