Tampering With Property Line Markers Could Soon Be Illegal

Wooden property corner stake marking property line markers used to identify a land boundary

Property lines can cause big problems when people do not understand them. That is why property line markers exist. These small markers, often simple metal pins or rods used to identify property lines show where one property ends and another begins. They help surveyors, builders, and homeowners know the true edge of the land. Recently, […]

What a Viral Bus Crash Teaches About Engineering Design

City bus after a crash showing minimal damage to the main frame with overlaid diagrams illustrating structural integrity and energy flow

A short video recently spread across social media showing a bus that survived a strong crash. The vehicle looked damaged, yet the main frame stayed in place. Because of that, people online began asking the same question: how did it hold together? The answer comes down to engineering design. Although the video shows a vehicle, […]

2026 ALTA Survey Changes That Could Affect Property Deals

Surveyor using a total station to collect measurements for an ALTA survey at a commercial property site

If you are buying or financing property, you may have heard of an ALTA survey. It plays an important role in many commercial real estate deals. Recently, something changed. In 2026, new national standards for ALTA surveys took effect. These updates may sound technical. However, they can affect how property deals move forward. For buyers, […]