The new Phase I ESA standard (ASTM E1527-13) is in its final stages of the approval process - read about the major proposed changes.

The new Phase I ESA standard (ASTM E1527-13) is in its final stages of the approval process - read about the major proposed changes.

You don’t know what you don’t know.

The Phase 2 Subsurface Investigation is sometimes the dreaded next step if a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment finds an issue - but what exactly does the Phase 2 entail?

What happens after the Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment finds a problem or a “recognized environmental concern”?

We are often asked: "Do I really need a Phase 1 ESA?" The answer really depends on your goals.

Good pre-foreclosure due diligence can help identify red flag issues with a property.