How a Flood Elevation Survey and 311 Data Guide Planning
When planning a project, one question always comes up: Will this site flood? The answer is not always simple. A flood elevation survey shows how a property sits compared to the base flood level, but that’s only part of the story. Real-world problems often go beyond the official maps. That’s where Chicago’s 311 data comes […]
How an ALTA Land Title Survey Mapped a Floating Eco-Park
When you hear the words “ALTA Land Title Survey,” you probably think of paperwork, real estate, or property closings. But in Chicago, this technical tool helped bring something unexpected to life — a floating eco-park on the Chicago River. Yes, you read that right. A floating park. The Wild Mile is one of the country’s […]
Boundary Line Survey: Protect Against Fake Lot Sizes
If you’ve spent any time browsing real estate forums lately, you’ve probably seen the frustration. Buyers are calling out sellers for advertising fake lot sizes, especially on Reddit and other online spaces where people vent about bad property deals. It’s not just a minor annoyance. A lot that’s a few feet smaller than advertised can […]