ALTA land surveys: The gold standard
With recent updates requiring more detailed information in ALTA/NSPS land surveys, the "gold standard" for professional surveys has been strengthened even further. Far more than [...]
The ALTA survey and evidence of utilities
A subtle but important shift in the base standards established in February 2016 for the new ALTA/NSPS (American Land Title Association/National Society of Professional Surveyors) [...]
LA commercial real estate ranked first in nation
A strong U.S. economy through the end of 2018 buttressed what commercial real estate leader CBRE deemed to be the nation's strongest market for the [...]
Dallas leads the nation in self-storage development
The self-storage market in Dallas continues to expand despite the prospect of oversupply. The industry principle that self-storage is a neighborhood business drawing demand from [...]
Survey Issues in the HUD Section 232 LEAN Process
Section 232 is an FHA-Insured loan product for nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and board and care facilities and may be used for purchase, refinance, [...]
Cutting Closing Costs or Cutting Corners
In today's difficult market, real estate professionals are looking for new ways to save money and cut transaction costs. Given this goal, cheaper products are [...]