09/16/2026
Did you know an easement could give someone else the right to use part of your property, such as a driveway? This is just one more reason why understanding your property’s title is so important.
🏡 : Who owns that driveway?
You bought the home. You own the property. But that doesn’t necessarily mean you’re the only one with rights to use part of it.
An easement can give another person or organization the legal right to use a portion of your property for a specific purpose. That could include a shared driveway, access to a neighboring property or space for utility lines.
Before a real estate transaction closes, title professionals search public records for recorded easements and other matters that could affect a buyer’s property rights.
It’s another example of the important work title professionals do behind the scenes to help buyers understand what they’re purchasing and protect their property rights.
Learn more about title insurance and closing process at HomeClosing101.org.