Property Line Survey: Is That Land Really Yours?
Have you ever used a strip of land beside your yard and assumed it was yours? Maybe you park there, mow it, or even plan to build something on it. Then one day, you hear a new term—paper street—and suddenly things feel unclear. This situation happens more often in Pittsburgh than most homeowners expect. Because […]
Why Land Use Updates Are Increasing Lot Survey Requests
If you own property, boundary questions may feel more common than they used to. Many owners are surprised when old assumptions suddenly come into question. In most cases, this confusion starts with the city’s new land use surveys. While these surveys help Philadelphia plan for growth, they also expose property details that were never closely […]