Residential Land Survey: Don’t Remove Survey Markers

Property corner stake placed during a residential land survey

You’ve probably seen small metal pins, capped rods, or flagged stakes near the edges of a property. Most people ignore them. However, when a fence project or boundary disagreement begins, those tiny markers suddenly matter a lot. Recently, a neighbor dispute went viral after someone removed a survey marker during a property line argument. The […]

Why Skipping a House Survey Leads to Property Disputes

White fence along a residential property line showing a common boundary issue where a house survey can prevent disputes

Buying a home in Miami feels exciting. The weather, the neighborhoods, the lifestyle—it all moves fast. However, that speed is exactly where many buyers make one quiet mistake: skipping the house survey. At first, it seems harmless. The seller lived there for years. The fence looks straight. The driveway lines up. So why slow things […]

ALTA Land Survey: Why FEMA Flood Updates Now Impact Deals

Aerial view of Miami’s coastal commercial properties showing flood risk conditions that highlight the need for an ALTA land survey

In Miami, real estate deals move fast. Buyers want quick closings. Sellers want clean contracts. Lenders want clear answers. However, when FEMA flood updates come into play, that speed can slow down very quickly. Over the past few days, renewed attention on FEMA flood changes has caused sudden shifts in how properties get reviewed. As […]