Boundary Survey Lessons From Today’s Map Disputes
When the U.S. Justice Department challenged California’s new voting map, most people saw it as another political fight. But underneath all the headlines is a simple truth: everything comes down to where the lines are drawn. And believe it or not, that same problem affects homeowners every day. If the boundaries on your own property […]
Drone Surveying Risks During This Week’s Solar Storm
If you use drone surveying to map land or collect site data, this week’s forecast comes with an unusual warning — a geomagnetic storm is coming. The NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center has issued an alert for November 10–13, warning that magnetic activity could mess with GPS signals around the world. That might sound like […]
Can an Earthquake Change Your ALTA Land Title Survey?
Even a small shake can make a big difference when it comes to land. After the recent Nevada earthquake near Tonopah, many homeowners and property investors started wondering if they should check their property boundaries. It’s a fair question—because while earthquakes might not rewrite legal documents, they can shift the markers and measurements that define […]