Easements, Encroachments & Property Lines: Understanding The Boundaries That Can Make Or Break A Real Estate Transaction

Easements, Encroachments & Property Lines: Understanding The Boundaries That Can Make Or Break A Real Estate Transaction

When buying or selling a home, most people focus on the obvious details price, location, square footage, number of bedrooms, and recent updates.

But one of the most overlooked aspects of real estate has nothing to do with what's inside the home.

It has everything to do with the land.

Property lines, easements, and encroachments can affect how you use your property, what you can build, your relationship with neighbors, and even whether your transaction closes smoothly.

At Boston Connect Real Estate, we've seen these issues arise in everything from first-time home purchases to long-time family homes. Understanding them before you buy or before you list your home for sale can save you significant stress later.

Let's break down what every homeowner should know.

What Are Property Lines?

Property lines are the legal boundaries that define where your land begins and ends.

While this may seem straightforward, many homeowners are surprised to learn that what they think are their property lines may not actually be correct.

Just because:

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