How an ALTA Survey Documents Utilities Across a Commercial Site

Aerial view of a commercial property with a building, parking area, access road, and open land when documenting ALTA survey utilities

An owner planning a new wing, a larger parking lot or a drive-thru lane on an existing commercial property needs to know what runs under the pavement before design starts. An ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey can answer part of that question. It records the utility evidence a survey crew can see on the ground, and […]

How an ALTA Survey Helps Buyers Spot Access Problems on Narrow Infill Lots

Surveyor performing an ALTA survey on a narrow infill lot to evaluate property access before development

Idaho’s cities are growing. Boise, Eagle, and Nampa are adding new neighborhoods on smaller pieces of land. These narrow infill lots are perfect for starter homes and young families. But here’s what many buyers don’t realize: just because you can drive to the property doesn’t mean you can legally build on it. An ALTA survey […]

Who Pays for the ALTA Land Title Survey: Buyer, Seller, or Lender?

Real estate closing documents with an ALTA land title survey, purchase agreement, calculator, and house model on a desk during a property transaction

In most real estate deals, the buyer pays for the ALTA Land Title Survey. But this cost is negotiable. Lenders often require it for commercial loans. In Eagle, Idaho, buyers can expect to pay between $1,500 and $4,500 depending on the size and type of property. If you are buying property, you may have heard […]