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

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.

New American Funding's Shanta Patton-Golar sitting on a leather couch

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.

New American Funding Editorial Director Clare Trapasso discusses what an assumable mortgage is and the pros and cons of using one for homebuyers and home sellers.

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.

Lancaster, Pa. was named one of the best small cities in 2024.

Housing News
October 2, 2024

These Are the 10 Best Small Cities in America in 2024 (And the Worst Ones Too)

The best small town in America boasts low unemployment, a reasonable cost of living, and residents there are generally healthy.

Housing News
September 26, 2024

Coming Down: Mortgage Rates Fall to Two-Year Lows

Homebuyers finally have something to celebrate: Mortgage rates fell to a two-year low.

Videos
September 25, 2024

How Falling Mortgage Rates Can Help You Get More Home for Your Money

New American Funding Regional Vice President Miguel Mouriz talks about how lower mortgage interest rates can boost the budgets of homebuyers.

New American Funding Regional Vice President Miguel Mouriz explains why mortgage rates move up and down.

Videos
September 19, 2024

Will Lower Mortgage Rates Make Buying a Home More Affordable?

New American Funding Regional Vice President Ralph DiBugnara talks about why buying a home will—and will not—become less expensive as mortgage rates come down.

New American Funding Sales Manager Ken Smith explains how homeowners can decide whether it makes financial sense to refinance their mortgages.

Videos
September 19, 2024

Should You Refinance Your Mortgage as Rates Drop?

New American Funding Sales Manager Ken Smith explains how homeowners can decide whether it makes financial sense to refinance their mortgages.

Videos
September 19, 2024

Why Mortgage Rates Rise and Fall

New American Funding Regional Vice President Miguel Mouriz explains why mortgage rates move up and down.