HomeWhat Is an Easement, and How Do They Work?Here are a few factors to keep an eye on if you’re thinking of buying a home with an easement in place.SavePrintAn easement grants another person, entity, or business the legal right to access or use someone else’s property. Dreamstime/TNSTribune News Service10/31/2025|Updated: 10/31/20250:00X 1By Larissa Runkle Bankrate.comAn easement is a common finding during a title search, the crucial step in the homebuying process that confirms the seller’s legal ownership of the property and uncovers any claims or restrictions tied to it.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentTribune News ServiceAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesMortgage Options: Which Is Better for Buying a Home?Feb 07, 2026Veggie Wrap With Peanut SauceFeb 06, 2026Virginia Beach Lands on New York Times’ Best Places to Go Worldwide in 2026 ListFeb 05, 20264 Money Habits Boomers Swore by That Millennials Are Walking Away FromFeb 04, 2026