When a Boundary Line Survey Beats a Smartphone Snap

A land surveyor using GPS equipment to complete a boundary line survey on a grassy residential lot

In Boston, property lines can get messy fast. Homes sit close together, fences often run right to the edge, and every inch of land counts. Lately, more homeowners have been trying to settle property questions with quick screenshots or Google Earth images. But a recent Massachusetts court ruling just made one thing clear: only a […]

New Apprenticeships Reshape ALTA Land Title Survey Hiring

Apprentice land surveyors learning to use total station under supervision during ALTA Land Title Survey fieldwork

In Boston and across New England, new buildings and land projects are popping up fast. Before a property can be sold, financed, or developed, it needs one key document — an ALTA Land Title Survey. This detailed survey shows property lines, easements, and features so lenders, buyers, and title companies know exactly what they’re dealing […]

Storm Damage? Get an ALTA Title Survey Before You Claim

Storm-damaged suburban house with fallen tree and downed power lines, showing why an ALTA title survey is important before insurance claims

When a Nor’easter slams into Boston, the first thing people notice is the mess—fallen trees, flooded yards, and fences leaning where they shouldn’t. But after the cleanup, another issue starts to appear: property lines that suddenly don’t look right. That’s where an ALTA title survey becomes essential. This detailed survey helps homeowners and businesses confirm […]