When it comes to the land surveying business, there are quite a few misconceptions about what it is and why people need it.

Property lines offer important insight into your land use and protect you and your relationship with your neighbors. Knowing property lines before purchasing a property can ensure there's no ...

Most homeowners have a rough sense of where their property ends and their neighbor's begins. They know where the fence runs, which side of the hedge they mow, and where they've always assumed the line ...

A property survey is essential for real estate investors, developers and homeowners to delineate and understand property boundaries, topography and existing development on a piece of land. The surveys ...

You’ve heard about nosy neighbors, but what about encroaching ones? When a neighbor’s fence, tree, driveway, or even a garage starts creeping onto your property, it’s more than just an eyesore. It’s ...

If you own one or are planning to buy land you’ve probably wondered where your property line falls in relation to the street, you’re not alone! Because of the wide variety of ways to define property ...

Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster confidence in and inspire DIY enthusiasts at all skill levels. Becca attended Southern Connecticut State University, where she studied ...

On February 23, 2026, new Minimum Standard Detail Requirements for ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys (the “2026 Standard”) took effect. The 2026 Standard updates ALTA’s 2021 standards of the same name ...

If you want to make home improvements, put up fences, or resolve potential land encroachments, you need to know exactly where your property begins and ends. In Maryland, survey markers are used to ...