This video discusses easements and the issues that can arise when dealing with them in real estate transactions. Easements are legal documents that give someone the right to cross a property to access their own property. There are different types of easements, such as access and utility easements, and they can be very general or very specific. The video explains that easements can present issues if they are not properly described, leading to legal disputes between property owners. Additionally, easements can limit the buildable envelope of a property, affecting its value.