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
November 14, 2024

Can I Buy a Home If I Have Student Loan Debt?

Aspiring homebuyers with student loan debt may still be able to get a mortgage.

Videos
November 11, 2024

What Buyers Need to Know About VA Loans

VA loans may save homebuyers thousands of dollars, but most buyers will still need cash to cover certain expenses.

Housing News
November 7, 2024

The Fed Made Another Rate Cut. Should Homebuyers Expect Lower Mortgage Rates?

Despite the Fed's interest rate cut, mortgage rates may not move down as quickly as many homebuyers had hoped.

Videos
November 6, 2024

Why Escrow Payments Change Over Time

Mortgage payments may fluctuate over time as property taxes and homeowner's insurance change. These expenses are generally paid out of an escrow account.

Housing News
November 5, 2024

More First-Time Buyers Are Purchasing Homes in These Surprising States

Since 2019, there has been a jump in first-time buyers successfully purchasing homes in the Northeast and the Midwest.

Housing News
October 31, 2024

Most Americans Would Purchase a Haunted Home—If the Price Was Right

Many Americans would purchase a haunted home—if it was discounted.

Housing News
October 24, 2024

Deals to Die For: Are Murder Homes Worth the Discounts?

Properties where someone was murdered are often discounted, but buyers will pay a different kind of price.

Videos
October 23, 2024

How to Win a Bidding War

New American Funding's Shanta Patton-Golar discusses tactics that homebuyers can take to help them to win a bidding war—and know when to walk away.

These home improvements can provide a higher return on investment.

Homeowners
October 17, 2024

Planning to Upgrade Your Home? These 10 Improvements Offer the Best ROI

Homeowners hoping to get the best return on their investment may want to forgo the high-end kitchen and chic bathroom remodels—and focus on this home improvement instead.

Videos
October 15, 2024

What to Know About Assumable Mortgages

Homebuyers may be able to secure lower mortgage rates with an assumable mortgage—but they may not save as much money as they expected.