What Lenders Look for in an ALTA Survey

Commercial property site plan being reviewed as part of an ALTA survey, showing building layout, parking areas, and property boundaries

A commercial loan file usually includes an ALTA survey. Before funds move, the lender’s team checks that survey against the title work and the loan terms. Below is what that review tends to focus on, and why each piece matters to the people signing off on the loan. A Survey That Matches the Current Title […]

Why Your Flood Insurance Premium Might Be Wrong

Survey equipment used to prepare an elevation certificate for flood insurance on a Wisconsin property

If you own property, your flood insurance bill is based on a set of facts about your land and your building. When those facts are wrong, your premium is wrong too. A lot of homeowners pay more than they should because their file has old data in it. Some pay less than they should, which […]

Understanding Drone Surveys and How They Work for You

A drone flies over a rural Wisconsin property during drone surveys, capturing farmland, wooded areas, and access roads

Drone surveys have become a common part of land projects across Wisconsin. But most people still have basic questions. What do they actually show? When are they useful? And do they replace a real survey on the ground? This guide answers those questions in plain terms. Why Property Owners Are Turning to Drone Surveys for […]