FEMA Flood Elevation Certificates in Palm Beach: Step One to Reducing Flood Insurance
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FEMA Flood Elevation Certificates in Palm Beach: Step One to Reducing Flood Insurance

Owning property in Palm Beach? A FEMA Flood Elevation Certificate is the first step to lowering or eliminating flood insurance. While it doesn’t remove coverage on its own, it provides accurate building elevations lenders and FEMA require. Learn why hiring a licensed surveyor is essential and how this certificate helps protect your home and investment.

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Understanding the New 2026 ALTA Survey Standards — What Everyday Property Owners Need to Know
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Understanding the New 2026 ALTA Survey Standards — What Everyday Property Owners Need to Know

If you’re buying, selling, refinancing, or developing property, chances are you’ve heard the term ALTA survey thrown around by lenders, title companies, or attorneys. For most people, it sounds technical—and frankly, a little intimidating. With the new 2026 ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey Standards officially taking effect on February 23, 2026, there are some important updates that property owners should understand, without needing an engineering degree to do so.

Let’s break it down in plain English.

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How a Boundary Survey in Vero Beach Brought Clarity to a Neighbor Dispute Over a Massive Live Oak
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How a Boundary Survey in Vero Beach Brought Clarity to a Neighbor Dispute Over a Massive Live Oak

In the quiet neighborhoods of Vero Beach, beautiful mature trees are part of the charm — but they can also become the center of serious disagreements when they sit close to a property line. Recently, two neighbors contacted Florida Building & Land Surveying after a disagreement arose over a massive live oak whose sprawling canopy stretched well over both yards.

The question was simple: Who actually owned the tree?

The answer, however, required professional surveying precision.

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Surveying the Skies and the Ground: Our Recent Project at Aero Acres in Port St. Lucie, Fl
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Surveying the Skies and the Ground: Our Recent Project at Aero Acres in Port St. Lucie, Fl

Once on-site, our field crew conducted a detailed construction survey to assist with planned improvements and a boundary survey to verify property lines and easements. Because Aero Acres is an active airfield community, our team accounted for specialized details such as runway setbacks, taxiway alignments, and hangar access easements—all critical components when surveying aviation-zoned properties.

Throughout the project, we couldn’t help but appreciate the energy and enthusiasm of Aero Acres. Residents waved from their aircraft as they taxied down the asphalt runway, and helicopters lifted gracefully into the sky just beyond our survey points. For a Port St. Lucie land surveyor, there’s nothing quite like working in a place where flight and precision come together in perfect harmony.

This project also reflects what we value most at Florida Building and Land Surveyors—combining expertise, innovation, and a personal passion for our craft. For Roger Morales and our entire team, Aero Acres was a reminder of how rewarding it is to help unique communities across Florida grow and thrive.

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