An important part of buying a house is sitting down with your real estate agent or a mortgage lender to get a clear idea of how much you can afford. They will add up all of your monthly expenses, the mortgage payment, insurance, real estate taxes, homeowners or condo association fees--and the grand total can throw you into shock!

The important thing to remember is that the grand total isn't really the bottom line. When you add your tax savings to the equation, you may be pleasantly surprised. During the early years of your loan, almost all of the mortgage can be deducted from your state and federal income tax. The same is true of your real estate taxes. If you use part of your house as a home office, you may be able to qualify for additional tax savings. In some areas, homes with ground floor apartments are popular for offsetting part of the mortgage and offering even more tax savings.

When you make calculations about the monthly costs that include the tax savings, you may find that owning your own home is less expensive than renting a house or apartment of comparable size.

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Sharyn Crown brings an impressive depth of knowledge and skill to her real estate practice that has earned her a reputation as a consummate professional and a trusted advisor. In addition to representing both Buyers and Sellers of single family homes, Sharyn has an extensive background in real estate development, with an expertise in structuring limited partnerships. She has handled all aspects of real estate investments including purchasing, management and sales for over 30 years. Sharyn knows the advantageous tax benefits of 1031 Exchanges. Victoria Crown is a graduate of the University of San Diego. She has the distinction of completing 3 majors in 4 years, including Business (with a real estate emphasis), Political Science and Spanish. She is fluent in Spanish. Victoria is a master of organization and a skilled negotiator in her own right. Her love of Downtown San Diego plus her unequalled market knowledge has brought her acclaim as an expert in the area. Victoria is also an avid Padres fan!

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