Boundary Line Survey and Flood Zone Overlaps Explained
Buying property can feel exciting until a surprise shows up in the paperwork. Many homeowners learn this lesson the hard way when a lender says, “Your lot touches a FEMA flood zone. You need flood insurance.” Even if it’s just a corner of the land, that one detail can throw off budgets and delay closings. […]
Hermann Park Dispute: Why a Property Survey Matters
Houston is buzzing after news broke that nearly nine acres of Hermann Park could be taken for a hospital expansion. At the center of this heated debate is something most people don’t think about until they buy a home or face a dispute: the property survey. This simple but powerful document draws the line—literally—between what […]
ALTA Land Title Survey: Benchmarks, Datums, No Delays
Buying or developing property comes with a lot of moving parts. If a bank or title company is involved, one requirement almost always pops up: the ALTA Land Title Survey. This detailed survey is the gold standard for showing boundaries, easements, and improvements. But in Houston, with its floodplains, complex easements, and strict lender rules, […]