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

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Housing News
June 27, 2024

Pending Home Sales Fell in May: Lower Mortgage Rates Could Lure Buyers Back to the Market

Fewer homes went under contract in May—but sales could pick up as mortgage rates continue to dip.

Housing News
June 18, 2024

Mortgage Rates are High. Why Buyers Should Consider Purchasing a Home Anyway

Buying a home at a time when both prices and mortgage rates are high may seem like insanity to some cost-conscious buyers. However, it could wind up being a financially savvy decision.