Boundary Survey: Avoid Costly Property Line Disputes
Property lines may look simple. Many people think fences, trees, or stone walls show where land begins and ends. However, land boundaries can be more complex. Recent news about the York–Kittery border issue shows how confusing boundaries can become when records are not clear. While that issue involved two towns, the same problem can happen […]
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 […]