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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

Videos
March 27, 2025

Why Homebuyers Need an Appraisal

An appraiser will make sure the home you hope to purchase is priced fairly. This protects the buyer and the lender.

Housing News
March 25, 2025

New Home Sales Rise as Prices Fall

More newly built homes hit the market, resulting in higher sales and lower prices for new construction.

Housing News
March 20, 2025

More Buyers Snapped Up Existing Homes in February

In an encouraging start to the spring housing market, more buyers are snapping up existing homes.

Housing News
March 17, 2025

The Fight for Fairness: When Women Were Denied Mortgages

In the not-so-distant past, it was nearly impossible for many women to get credit cards, auto loans, and mortgages in their own names. This is what changed.

Housing News
March 13, 2025

Mortgage Rates Barely Budge as the Housing Market Heats Up

Mortgage interest rates barely budged this week as the housing market enters into the historically busy spring homebuying season.

Ralph DiBugnara, a regional vice president at New American Funding, sits on a couch

Videos
March 13, 2025

Can You Afford a Mortgage Payment?

It’s important to make sure you can afford a home, before purchasing one.

Loan officer Miguel Mouriz sits on a chair smiling.

Videos
March 4, 2025

Maximize Your Home Equity: Consider a Cash-Out Refinance

Homeowners facing large expenses or saddled with debt may want to consider a cash-out refinance.

Housing News
February 27, 2025

Spring Housing Market Kicks Off with Lower Mortgage Rates

The spring housing market is kicking off with lower mortgage rates, much to the delight of homebuyers.

Real estate agent Jerry Ashcraft sits on a chair smiling.

Videos
February 27, 2025

The 4 Dos and Don’ts for Submitting an Offer on a Home

If you plan to put in an offer on a home, there are certain things you should do, and other things that you shouldn’t.

New American Funding's Lorraine Geraci sits in a chair.

Videos
February 25, 2025

You Can Buy a Home with a Reverse Mortgage. Here’s How to Do It

Many older homeowners may not realize they may be able to purchase a new home using a reverse mortgage.

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