Donald we don’t you ask your realtor to call the listing agent, and then simply ask for the status of the home. To do you a favor I did just that but got his voicemail. His name is Don Kovacs, 858 735 9767.
I am perplexed at why people like to post about rumors they hear and make obscure references rather then pick up the phone and make an honest effort to get to the bottom of things. It really is not that difficult.
I am sorry and do not mean to harp on you but it seems like it would be more constructive to at least make a half hearted attempt to find out some facts first wouldn’t it? Then post what you find!
As far as market manipulation goes no I don’t think that is the right term here. I would put this more in the category of the listing agent defrauding his seller if what you have implied is correct.