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 […]
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 […]
Why ALTA Land Title Survey Work Is in High Demand

Philadelphia is changing how it looks at land and property. As part of the Philadelphia 2050 Plan, the city is updating maps and reviewing how every piece of land is used — from South Philly to Germantown. This major project will make it easier to plan for housing, business, and transportation. But the update isn’t […]