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Archive for April, 2008

ALTA / ASCM Boundary Surveys

Thursday, April 10th, 2008

An ALTA survey is a boundary survey prepared to a set of minimum standards that have been jointly prepared and adopted by the ALTA/ACSM. Also, an ALTA survey shows improvements, easements, rights-of-way, and other elements impacting the ownership of land. An ALTA Survey is often prepared for commercial properties, as it will provide the title [...]

Phase II Subsurface Investigations

Thursday, April 10th, 2008

The purpose of the Phase II Subsurface Investigation is to assess whether identified historic on-site or off-site hazardous uses have impacted the soil and or groundwater conditions beneath a property.  Possible historical uses that may be of concern include gasoline fueling stations and dry cleaning facilities.  Both uses involve chemicals and compounds known to quickly [...]