What Changed With the 2026 ALTA Survey Standards?
If a commercial closing is coming up, the survey your lender and title company ask for now follows a newer rulebook. The 2026 Minimum Standard Detail Requirements for ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys took effect on February 23, 2026. They replaced the 2021 version. Most of the changes clear up wording and don’t change how surveyors […]
Plat of Survey vs. Recorded Plat: Which Does a Buyer Need?
Many home buyers get a drawing of the lot early in the deal. It might come from the seller, the listing agent or the closing attorney’s file. The trouble starts when nobody explains what kind of drawing it is. A recorded plat and a plat of survey can look alike at a glance, but they […]
As Built Surveys for Project Closeout: What Should Be Verified?
A finished project can still hide problems. What got built may not match the plans. This gap matters most at closeout. Contractors, engineers, and owners all need proof of what really exists on site. That proof comes from an as built survey. It records the final conditions after construction ends. This gives everyone a record […]