Refinancing a Resort Property? ALTA Surveys Explained
Refinancing a resort is not the same process as buying one. But it can still bring a surveyor back to the property. Lenders funding a refinance often want their own picture of the land, the buildings, and anything built or changed since the last loan closed. Why a Resort Refinance Can Bring the Survey Back […]
Mapping Rugged Terrain? Why Drone Survey Works
Rugged land is hard on survey crews. Steep grades, loose footing, and thick brush slow down field work and raise the risk of injury. A drone survey gives crews a way to collect data over rough ground without walking every foot of it. When the Ground Itself Becomes the Main Surveying Obstacle On flat, open […]
Kuleana Land Claims and Why Boundaries Get Complicated
If you own property in Hawaii, you may have heard the word “kuleana” tied to your title chain. It’s not just a Hawaiian word for responsibility or right. It’s also a real category of land record that shapes how many Hawaii properties trace their history today. Kuleana Lands Began With a Different Kind of Land […]