What is an Easement? + Servient & Dominant Tenement’s Easements refer to the legal right to use another person’s land for a specific purpose, without possessing it. These rights are often granted in the form of a written agreement or recorded in property deeds. There are several types of easements, and they can impact how […]

What is a Topographic Survey? A topographic survey in commercial real estate is a detailed and accurate representation of the physical features and contours of a piece of land. This type of survey provides a three-dimensional map that illustrates the elevation, slopes, natural and artificial features, and other relevant terrain details. Topographic surveys are crucial […]

What is a Boundary Survey? A boundary survey in commercial real estate is a detailed examination and measurement of a property’s legal boundaries and physical features. It involves a professional land surveyor using various tools and techniques to determine the precise location of property lines, corners, and any encroachments or easements affecting the property. Here […]

What is an ALTA Survey? An ALTA survey, short for “American Land Title Association” survey, is a detailed and comprehensive type of land survey commonly used in commercial real estate transactions in the United States. The purpose of an ALTA survey is to provide title insurance companies and lenders with detailed information about a property’s […]