San Francisco Real Estate: Condos are a deal but can you get a loan? As Kenneth Harney confirmed last week in his column , "Mortgage rates and house prices are down - which sounds great for buyers and refinancers. But a series of mortgage industry underwriting and appraisal changes taking effect this month is throwing new hurdles in the way of borrowers and loan officers." Bottom line: What does this mean for a San Francisco condo would-be home buyer? … [Read more...]





