![A land surveyor conducts a land survey](https://www.bankrate.com/2019/08/01184214/Where-do-I-get-a-property-survey.jpeg?auto=webp&fit=crop&width=230&height=150)
What is a property survey, and how do I get one?
You might need a property survey to buy a home, or to renovate your existing one.
Dori Zinn is a contributor to Bankrate covering personal finance, personal loans, student loans, student financial aid and investing, among other topics. Since graduating college in a recession, she has covered various parts of the personal finance space, including banking, budgeting, investing and real estate, for more than a decade. She has also contributed to CNET and has been featured in Forbes, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Yahoo and other outlets. She loves teaching people about money.
You might need a property survey to buy a home, or to renovate your existing one.
Ninety percent of borrowers have federal loans. Identify your loan type with our guide.
How to decide if returning to work after retirement is a good idea.
Government shutdowns, while rare, could slow down the financial aid process.
Debt settlement options exist, but they may come with long-term ramifications.
When your bills are overwhelming, debt settlement is one way forward.
These scholarships for veterans’ children could help you cut costs in college.
Many factors impact how much you can afford to spend on a house.