How an ALTA Title Survey Supports a Commercial Purchase
A commercial property can look clear on paper. The deed gives a description. The title report lists what sits on record. The land itself can still hold surprises. An ALTA title survey is built for a moment like a commercial purchase. People sometimes think of it as a map, but a map is only part […]
What Table A Items You Should Add to Your ALTA Survey
An ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey comes with a list of 21 optional items called Table A. These items add extra work and detail beyond the base survey. Picking the right ones for a property takes some thought. Picking the wrong ones wastes money or leaves out data a lender needs. Match Table A Selection to […]
Why Your Lender Won’t Close Without an ALTA Survey
Picture this. You’re two days from closing on a commercial property. The loan is approved. The wire is ready to go. Then your title company calls with bad news. They need an updated ALTA survey before they can release funds. Closing gets pushed back a week, sometimes longer. This happens more than most buyers expect. […]