When Does a Property Need a Mortgage Survey?
Not every property closing calls for a mortgage survey. Whether one is required comes down to the lender’s underwriting file, not a state law or a blanket rule. Here’s how the pieces fit together, and what to check before you order anything. Start With the Loan Instructions, Not a Blanket Rule The lender sets the […]
Do You Need a Land Survey Before Building a Fence, Garage, or Addition?
Building something new on your property feels straightforward until you start measuring. Where exactly does your land end? Is that old stone wall really the boundary, or just where someone stacked rocks a hundred years ago? These questions matter more than most people expect, especially before permanent construction begins. A land survey answers them with […]
A Short History on Land Surveying
Land surveying is one of the the oldest professions anywhere. When a parcel line separates two owners – land surveying is needed.