Do You Need a New Survey When Refinancing or Getting a Home Equity Loan?
Refinancing paperwork rarely mentions land surveys up front. Then, partway through underwriting, a checklist shows up asking for one. Homeowners often assume this is a formality. Sometimes it is. Sometimes it isn’t. The answer depends less on your property and more on who is underwriting your loan. Why Refinancing Isn’t Automatically a “New Survey” Event […]
Why You May Need an As-Built Survey After Construction
You just finished building. The foundation is poured. The walls are up. The final inspection is done. So why does someone keep asking for an “as-built survey“? Here’s the short answer: what gets built rarely matches the plan on paper down to the inch. Pipes shift. Foundations move a few inches during pouring. A contractor […]
What to Expect During a Boundary Survey
Buying land for a new project comes with plenty of unknowns. A boundary survey removes one of the biggest ones: where your property actually starts and stops. If you’re a developer, knowing what happens during a boundary survey helps you plan your timeline, avoid delays, and budget correctly. Here’s a clear look at the process, […]