2025 Year in Review: Growth, Expansion, and a Stronger Foundation for the FutureAs we close the book on 2025, there’s much to celebrate at McSteen. We reflect on a year defined not just by steady progress, but ... Read More >
Why a Survey Is One of the Smartest Investments in Your Real Estate DealA Guide to the Location Survey Process When buying or refinancing a home in Ohio or Indiana, lenders and title companies often request ... Read More >
Gratitude Beyond BoundariesThis season, we’re reflecting on what drives us — and who keeps us grounded. At McSteen, our core values are ... Read More >
Why Every Real Estate Transfer Should Have a Survey Buying a property—whether it’s a subdivision lot or acreage—requires more than good paperwork. A Mortgage Location (in Ohio) or Surveyor ... Read More >
How Land Surveys Help Prevent Real Estate Closing Delays in Ohio & IndianaClosing delays aren’t just inconvenient; they can erode trust. As a title professional, your reputation rests on delivering clear title and ... Read More >
What to Know Before You Try to Split Your Lot in Ohio If you’re a property owner in Ohio thinking about splitting your lot—maybe to sell part of your land, build a ... Read More >
The Boundary Survey Process in OhioThe Boundary Survey Process at McSteen Step 1: Request & Approval Step 2: Research & Records Step 3: Pre-Calculations (Pre-Calcs) ... Read More >
Common Reasons Homeowners Need a Mortgage Location | SLR Before ClosingWhen you’re buying or refinancing a home, it’s easy to get swept up in the paperwork and deadlines. But one ... Read More >
The Ultimate Guide to ALTA SurveysAn ALTA Survey is a critical tool in the commercial real estate process. In Ohio, it’s widely used by lenders, ... Read More >
The Boundary Survey Process: What to Expect and Why It Matters When you’re buying, developing, or dividing land, a Boundary Survey isn’t something to simply check off a list. It’s a ... Read More >
Top 5 Situations That Require a Boundary Survey in Ohio When it comes to protecting your property investment in Ohio, a boundary survey is one of the smartest moves you ... Read More >
Easements, Right-of-Ways, and Setbacks: How Surveys Prevent Legal Issues in Ohio and Indiana Whether you’re finalizing a residential closing or managing a new build, understanding property boundaries and potential land use restrictions related ... Read More >