by Tony Nettleman | Feb 15, 2020 | Professional Land Surveyors
There is something magical – almost religious – about creating a new subdivision of land. Before, there was only a single plot of land covered in grass. But now, you’ve laid out the framework where dozens of hundreds of houses, driveways, and backyard swimming pools...
by Tony Nettleman | Jan 15, 2020 | Professional Land Surveyors
Deeds – contracts for the sale, lease, and mortgage of real property – are essential elements in any land transaction because real property conveyances are required by law to be in writing. But what’s the size, shape, and location of the parcel? That’s the job of a...
by Tony Nettleman | Nov 15, 2019 | Professional Land Surveyors
“[N]o rule can be laid down as to every situation, since … rights must depend in every instance upon the shape of the upland, the arm of the sea, and [the parties’] relative position to each other. The aim of all rules as applied to the rights of adjoining...
by Tony Nettleman | Oct 24, 2019 | Professional Land Surveyors
Land Surveyors are required to be licensed as “professionals” by their respective state boards of licensure within every state of the Union. Since they are licensed by a governmental agency, most land owners, property developers, and layman assume that “all land...
by Tony Nettleman | Sep 7, 2019 | Professional Land Surveyors
Being a Professional Land Surveyor is a very rewarding career. Surveyors spend much of their time reading, researching, and cataloging history. Old maps, plats, deeds, patents, and field notes create a special connection between the past and present. After the...