Why an ALTA Survey Often Becomes Part of Mixed-Use Redevelopment Plans

Mixed-use redevelopment construction site with cranes and surrounding high-rise buildings, showing active urban development where an ALTA survey is essential for planning and site accuracy.

Mixed-use redevelopment projects move fast. Developers juggle zoning boards, lenders, architects, and title companies all at once. The ALTA survey is what holds it all together. Without it, you are building on assumptions. And in New York City, assumptions cost money. This article breaks down why ALTA surveys are not optional for mixed-use redevelopment. It […]

ALTA Survey: What to Check After Heavy Rain Before Buying

Flooded yard near a home after heavy rain showing why an ALTA survey helps identify property risks

Heavy rain can change how land behaves. In Rochester, that is not uncommon. Storms can flood yards, soften the soil, and alter how water moves across a property. So if you are thinking about buying land or a building after a storm, you need to look beyond what you see. That is where an ALTA […]

OPUS Delays Disrupt ALTA Title Survey Schedules

Land surveyors reviewing plans on site with GPS equipment during OPUS delays affecting ALTA Title Survey work

If you’ve been waiting on an ALTA Title Survey, you may have noticed that things are moving slower than usual. Reports are taking longer. Projects that should be finished by now are still on hold. The reason isn’t your surveyor—it’s the federal government. Since the government shutdown on October 1, 2025, many national services have […]