About Clare Trapasso

Clare Trapasso

Editorial Director, New American Funding

Clare Trapasso is the editorial director at New American Funding. She was previously the Executive News Editor for Realtor.com and a reporter for a Financial Times publication, the New York Daily News, and the Associated Press. She also taught journalism courses at several New York City colleges. She loves dogs, hiking and kayaking, and New York pizza.

Clare Trapasso Articles

Videos
January 9, 2025

The 4 Things Homebuyers Shouldn’t Do When Applying for a Mortgage

It's important not to do these four key things if you're applying for a mortgage.

Videos
December 26, 2024

Buying a Condo? The Pros and Cons You Should Know

Homebuyers looking for more affordable housing options may want to consider purchasing a condo.

An extended family eating on an outdoor patio.

Housing News
December 24, 2024

Family, Friends, and Affordability: Why More Homebuyers are Heading South

This is the top destination for homebuyers who are relocating to chase affordability and seek to be closer to family and friends.

Videos
December 24, 2024

Mortgage Anxiety? Here’s How to Handle It

Those who dream about purchasing a home shouldn’t let their fears stand in the way of applying for a mortgage.

A couple embracing hold up the keys to their new home.

Housing News
December 19, 2024

Homebuyers Continued to Snap Up Existing Homes, Boosting Sales

Homebuyers jumped back into the market in November, purchasing the most existing homes since March.

Videos
December 19, 2024

Mortgage Rate vs APR: What You Need to Know

This is the difference between mortgage rates and the annual percentage rate (APR) on a home loan.

Someone is working on a laptop next to a stack of paperwork with a home on top of it.

Housing News
December 18, 2024

Are Mortgage Rates Finally Coming Down? The Fed Just Cut Rates Again

The Fed cut interest rates in December, but mortgage rates are expected to make a more gradual descent.

Videos
December 10, 2024

Reverse Mortgage Myths

New American Funding's Lorraine Geraci busts myths around reverse mortgages.

Videos
December 5, 2024

What Self-Employed Homebuyers Need to Know

New American Funding's Raulyer Hernandez discusses how self-employed homebuyers may be able to get a mortgage.

Housing News
December 4, 2024

Housing Predictions for 2025: What to Anticipate in the Year Ahead

Homebuyers have had a rough couple of years. However, the housing market is expected to improve a bit for buyers and those hoping to refinance their mortgages in 2025.