The ALTA Survey Step Most Builders Forget to Do

Surveyor using a level instrument at a construction site before building begins

Meridian is growing fast again. The city council just approved the next phase of the Pine 43 development, a large mixed-use project with new apartments, shops, and a hotel near Pine Avenue and The Village. For builders and investors, it’s another sign that Meridian is booming. But before any construction begins, one important step can’t […]

ALTA Title Survey Risks When Road Projects Pause

Surveying instrument focused on a paused road construction site with an excavator in the background representing how road delays impact an alta title survey

When Boise’s much-anticipated State Street rebuild suddenly hit pause, most people saw it as a traffic story. But if you’re planning a purchase, loan, or development project in the Treasure Valley, it’s more than that. It’s also a land surveying story—and it may directly affect your ALTA Title Survey. The changes on State Street show […]

How Northern Lights Affect Your ALTA Land Title Survey

A surveyor’s tripod stands under a glowing night sky, symbolizing how solar storms and the Northern Lights can affect ALTA Land Title Survey accuracy.

Last week, Idaho’s skies erupted in color. The Northern Lights shimmered above Eagle and Boise, painting streaks of pink and green across the night. Phones came out fast; social feeds filled even faster. It was one of those rare “did-you-see-it?” moments that had everyone talking. But while the show amazed skywatchers, it quietly challenged another […]