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, […]
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 […]