DOJ vs. NAR, UWM vs. Rocket, and more: Inman Top 5 stories

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers.

NAR President Kevin Sears sells brokerage to Anthony Lamacchia

Lamacchia had been in talks with the Sears family for years as he continued his expansion path across New England. The deal was announced this week.

Real estate tycoon sentenced to death in Vietnam fraud case

Truong My Lan was at the center of the sprawling fraud case and was accused of embezzling as much as $12.5 billion. A court sentenced her to death on Thursday during an anti-corruption crackdown in Vietnam.

Single-family home sales to investors hit all-time high

United States property investors are putting the pedal to the metal and feeling optimistic despite a turbulent housing market.