Why Land Disputes Rise and How a Boundary Survey Decides
Pittsburgh is changing fast. Old neighborhoods are seeing new homes, vacant lots are being reused, and long-quiet parcels are suddenly worth attention again. Because of this growth, property line disputes are rising across the city. Many owners feel blindsided. Nothing changed on their land, yet questions appeared out of nowhere. In most cases, the trigger […]
Flood Insurance Shifts Highlight FEMA Elevation Certificates
Flood insurance is changing in Philadelphia, and FEMA elevation certificates are now getting more attention than ever. Many property owners are surprised to learn that even without a recent flood, insurance companies are asking new questions. Because of this shift, documents that once stayed in a drawer now play a bigger role in insurance reviews, […]
What Parcel Maps Don’t Show in an ALTA Land Title Survey
If you’ve looked up a property online recently, you’ve probably seen a clean parcel map showing lot lines, dimensions, and boundaries. At first glance, it feels reliable. Many buyers, developers, and even professionals assume those maps reflect legal reality. However, that assumption is exactly why more deals are running into problems when an alta land […]