Question: In real estate what does a special assessment and a easement in gross have in common? 

Answer: They are both for the betterment of the area or neighborhood..Nice roads, gutters, curbing, lighting..Both are monthly expenses (that will be added into the payment usually lasting 10-15 years) a home owner can expect to pay when they buy (usually a NEW home but can also happen in older areas that are having improvements done to them) a house..
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