When Your Property Line Survey Stakes Don’t Match
Buying a home or owning land comes with plenty of excitement—and sometimes, a few surprises. One of those surprises can happen when you hire a surveyor and discover the stakes don’t match where you thought your property line was. If your last survey left you scratching your head, you’re not alone. Many homeowners run into […]
Elevation Certificate: Why Sinking Land Increases Flood Risk
Houston is slowly sinking. And no, that’s not just a dramatic headline. Scientists recently discovered that parts of the city are dropping by as much as an inch every year. This quiet shift in the ground may not seem like a big deal at first, but it can seriously affect your property—especially when it comes […]
Loan Closing Survey: What Homebuyers Should Know
Buying a home is one of the biggest milestones in life. It’s exciting, but it also comes with a long checklist of steps that can feel overwhelming. Among the appraisals, inspections, and mortgage documents, one item you’ll likely come across is the loan closing survey. Many first-time buyers aren’t familiar with it, yet it plays […]