Failed Lot Auction Proves Why a Due Diligence Survey Matters
Buying land sounds simple. You see a low price, a clean map, and a good location. Then you assume the deal makes sense. However, recent events in Chicago show that land deals can fall apart fast when buyers rely on paperwork alone. A failed vacant lot auction in Chicago created headlines and raised serious questions […]
New Mapping Rules Make a Boundary Survey Essential
Chicago is full of older homes, tight lots, and neighborhoods with long histories. Now the city is documenting even more of that history through a new initiative: the Historic Resources Survey 2025, launched recently in West Chicago. This project identifies buildings, streets, and areas that carry architectural or cultural value. It may sound like something […]
How to Secure a Property Survey Permit Safely
When you order a property survey, you might think the surveyor simply shows up, sets up equipment, and starts taking measurements. In many cases, that’s true. But if your property touches a sidewalk, alley, or street, the rules change. Surveyors can’t step into those areas—called the public right-of-way—without special permissions and safety clearances. For property […]