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
December 15, 2025

Homebuyers May Be Able to Afford More Home Next Year: FHA Loan Limits for 2026

Homebuyers using a FHA loan will soon be able to stretch their budgets a little further. Here are the 2026 loan limits.

A happy couple celebrating moving into their new home

Homebuyers
December 11, 2025

What Your Loan Officer Wants You to Know Before You Buy a Home or Refinance in 2026

If you’re planning to buy a home or refinance your mortgage in 2026, the people at the forefront of the home loan process have something important to tell you: The new year will reward those who are prepared.

Housing News
December 10, 2025

The Fed Lowered Interest Rates. Will It Give the Housing Market a Boost in 2026?

The Federal Reserve voted to lower its benchmark rate. Could this help drive mortgage rates down as we move into 2026?

Housing News
December 9, 2025

You’ll Never Guess the Absolute Best Day of the Year to Buy a Home in 2025

If you’re hoping to buy a home this year, don’t despair. The best day to make an offer may be just around the corner.

Homebuyers
December 5, 2025

Live Out Your Real Estate Investor Dreams: 5 Investor Myths Busted

Here are some of the most common misconceptions about real estate investing and the truth behind these myths.

A happy couple in front a home for sale sign

Housing News
December 2, 2025

These Are the 10 Best Places in the U.S. to Retire in 2026

Forget sunny Florida. If you’re thinking about where to spend your Golden Years, you may want to consider moving to the Midwest.

Housing News
November 26, 2025

Something to Give Thanks For: Mortgage Rates Tick Down

Homebuyers and homeowners have something to be grateful for just in time for Thanksgiving: Lower mortgage interest rates.

One person handing a house key to another

Housing News
November 18, 2025

What is a Portable Mortgage? Could It Make Buying a New Home More Affordable?

In today’s pricey housing market, the idea of portable mortgages is being floated as ways to bring housing costs down. But what is a portable mortgage?