ALTA Survey Changes Ahead as Survey Firms Merge

Surveyors capturing site measurements needed for an ALTA Survey during a new development project

When news spread about a recent merger between two regional land-survey firms, most people didn’t think about how it might affect an alta survey in a place like Coeur d’Alene. It sounded like a headline meant for the business pages, not something that could influence buyers, lenders, or developers. However, changes inside the surveying industry […]

Why Today’s Land Rush Makes an ALTA Title Survey Essential

Aerial view of fast-growing development where an ALTA title survey helps confirm boundaries and identify risks during land expansion

Rexburg is growing faster than anyone expected. New apartments, student housing, and commercial sites are popping up along University Boulevard, South 2nd East, and the edges of town. Developers want to move fast, and landowners are eager to sell. But as the pace speeds up, the risks grow too. That’s why more buyers are learning […]

How Will the 2026 Rules Change Your ALTA Land Title Survey?

Surveyor’s GNSS equipment set up on a wooded site during an ALTA Land Title Survey, showing the modern tools used under the 2026 standards

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 […]