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 […]

ALTA Title Survey: The Exact Table A Checklist You’ll Need

Land surveyor using tripod equipment at a redevelopment site during an ALTA title survey.

Redevelopment in Caldwell is picking up speed. Old car washes, corner lots, and even former gas stations along Cleveland Boulevard, Ustick, and 10th Avenue are turning into new opportunities. But before a shovel hits the ground, one thing must happen: ordering an ALTA title survey. This survey is the gold standard for lenders, title companies, […]

ALTA Survey: Protecting Buyers from Hidden Easements

Aerial farmland with irrigation canals highlighting why an ALTA survey is needed to identify hidden easements

If you’re buying land, you’ve probably heard the term ALTA survey. It might sound like just another step in the closing process, but here’s the truth: in Boise, Meridian, Nampa, and Kuna, an ALTA survey can be the difference between a smooth purchase and a deal full of expensive surprises. Why? Because of canals and […]