How Termite Damage Is Driving Up Home Survey Cost

Termite mud tubes along a home’s exterior foundation contributing to higher home survey cost during property repairs

Florida has always battled termites. However, recent reports about invasive termite species spreading across the state have raised new concerns for homeowners. In humid cities like Tampa, this news feels personal. Termites thrive in warm, damp conditions. That means older wood-framed homes, backyard fences, and detached garages face higher risk than ever. At first glance, […]

Why a Cadastral Surveyor Matters After New Deed Fraud Laws

Cadastral surveyor boundary stake marking a property line near wooded land

Florida recently strengthened its deed recording rules to reduce property fraud. That sounds like great news — and it is. Stronger safeguards make it harder for someone to file a fake deed or illegally transfer ownership. However, there’s something many property owners don’t realize. Even with these new protections, a recorded deed does not confirm […]

Is Lidar Mapping a Privacy Risk for Homeowners?

Drone performing lidar mapping survey over a residential neighborhood to measure ground elevation and terrain

Over the past few days, a viral tech story made many homeowners uneasy. Reports claimed that some smart devices—like robot vacuums and home cameras—used laser sensors to map the inside of houses. Even worse, some of that data ended up stored in the cloud. As a result, people began asking a serious question: Is Lidar […]