Why an ALTA Survey May Reveal Parking Problems Buyers Never Noticed

Land surveyor conducting an ALTA survey to verify parking spaces, ADA compliance, and property boundaries at a commercial property

Parking looks simple from the curb. Paint some lines, count the spaces, move on. But for developers buying commercial property, parking is rarely that simple. An ALTA survey often turns up problems that never showed up in the listing photos or the purchase agreement. By the time buyers spot them on their own, the deal […]

ALTA Survey and the New Landslide Insurance Bill Impact

Surveyors using equipment on a sloped site to record data for an ALTA survey and assess ground stability under new landslide insurance standards

Pittsburgh is famous for its hills, bridges, and beautiful river views. But those same hills can also cause big problems when the ground starts to move. Landslides and sinkholes are nothing new here, and they often leave homeowners facing expensive repairs. Now, a new state bill is making headlines for trying to help. In early […]