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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
August 21, 2025

Nearly 5 Million Homeowners Could Save Money If Mortgage Rates Fall to This Number

Almost 5 million homeowners are just a fraction of a percentage point away from potentially being able to save money on their mortgage.

Housing News
August 19, 2025

Good News Homebuyers. More Newly Constructed Homes to Soon Hit the Market

The number of homes under construction rose in July.

Housing News
August 19, 2025

Homebuyers Seeking Top Schools Will Pay Top Prices in the 10 Hottest School Districts

House-hunting families are facing a tough lesson in economics this year: top-rated public schools can drastically increase the price tag of a home in the area.

Housing News
August 12, 2025

A Fed Rate Cut Looks Likely Next Month. That Could Give the Housing Market a Boost

The odds of interest rates falling later this year just improved. This could be good news for homebuyers and homeowners who would like to refinance their mortgages.

Housing News
August 7, 2025

Mortgage Rates Dropped. Will They Fall Even Further This Year?

Mortgage interest rates recently came down—and many homebuyers and homeowners are wondering if they will fall further.

Videos
August 7, 2025

What is Mortgage Insurance? Why It Could Affect Your Bottom Line

Buyers generally pay mortgage insurance every month, rolled into their monthly payments.

Housing News
July 31, 2025

This Is How Much the Typical Home Costs in Every State

Homebuyers looking for a real estate deal may want to head to this state, which boasts the lowest home prices in the nation.

Videos
July 31, 2025

Should You Lock—or Float—Your Mortgage Interest Rate?

A big question that many home shoppers have is whether to lock in their mortgage interest rate—or float it and hope that rates will fall.

Housing News
July 30, 2025

The Fed Didn’t Lower Rates—But Mortgage Rates May Still Fall This Year

Mortgage rates won’t be heading south just yet, but could be poised to come down this fall.

Homebuyers
July 23, 2025

These Are the Best Cities for First-Time Homebuyers in 2025

These are the 10 best places for first-time homebuyers.

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