Buying a property, but not sure if you need an ALTA survey during due diligence? Real estate transactions are complex and ALTA/ACSM Land Surveys, more commonly referred to as ALTA surveys, help identify potential issues that may affect the value or future use of the property. ALTA surveys are frequently required by most lenders, title … Read more
Securing land development approvals for your project is frequently a long and arduous process. The stakes are too high to invest tens of thousands of dollars into a plan, only to determine it won’t work. It’s crucial to conduct a very thorough analysis during due diligence to identify all of a projects inherent risks and … Read more
In an attempt overrule prior Supreme Court decisions, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have proposed a draft rule that could slam local developers. The proposed rulemaking would dramatically expand areas of their jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act (CWA), including specifically defining ditches as jurisdictional tributaries and significantly … Read more
Well, it’s official; we’re finally moved into our new office building. Of course, having been in here for just over a week, there are still some finishing touches to be taken care of and we may be a little loopy from all of the paint fumes. Despite that, we are quickly getting back to business … Read more
Some big things are happening at Nave Newell! As the title says, we’re launching a blog and moving into a new office space. Yes, we are saying good-bye to 357 South Gulph Road, our home for the last 10 years. On December 2nd, we will settle into our new office just down the street in Tredyffrin Township. … Read more