Property Line Markers Missing After Land Clearing

Clearing a wooded lot changes how the ground looks. It can also bury, bend or pull out the property line markers that show where your land ends. Many owners notice the problem only after the equipment leaves and the corner pin they once saw near an old tree is nowhere in sight. Before anyone builds, […]
Utility Company Wants an Easement on Your Land?

A utility company sent you a letter about an easement on your property. Maybe it’s for a power line, a gas line, or a water line. Before you sign anything, here’s what a landowner needs to check first. Before You Sign, Find Out Exactly What the Easement Covers A utility representative may walk you through […]
Cutting Timber Near the Line? Confirm It Before You Cut

A timber sale can go smoothly for weeks and then get complicated in the last few acres. That’s usually where the tract runs up against a neighbor’s land. If the crew is cutting close to that edge, the stakes change fast. A mistake there doesn’t just cost time. It can cost real money and put […]