Housing readers see Clayton and Pulte in DC headlines and assume builder deals, even when stories are unrelated to housing companies.

Trump said an IPO for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is still being considered, even as FHFA Director Bill Pulte becomes acting DNI June 30.

Sam Valverde told an IMN conference crowd that the FHFA director’s increased face time with President Trump could actually fast-track a potential stock sale.

Trump appointed Bill Pulte acting Director of National Intelligence while he stays FHFA director and chairs Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.