How Will the 2026 Rules Change Your ALTA Land Title Survey?
If you plan to buy or develop property in the next year, you will likely need an ALTA Land Title Survey. It’s the survey lenders trust most because it ties the legal record to what’s actually on the ground. But starting February 23, 2026, the way these surveys are done will change. ALTA and the […]
Could an ALTA Survey Have Prevented This $40K Mistake?
When a video of a homeowner tearing down his brand-new $40,000 solar pergola went viral, people reacted fast. Some blamed the city. Others blamed the contractor. But the real issue was simple: no one checked the land rules before the build. A basic alta survey could have protected the homeowner from losing thousands of dollars, […]
Deed Fraud Is Rising—An ALTA Title Survey Is Your Shield
When news broke about a Scottsdale home being listed for sale without the owner’s knowledge, the story spread fast. People couldn’t believe it. A stranger tried to sell someone else’s house, and much of the paperwork looked real. Investigators later found forged signatures, a suspicious $10 deed transfer, and fake ownership documents. This kind of […]