"Realtors Association President Resigns Amid Blackmail Threat"
The president of the US National Association of Realtors, Tracy Kasper, has resigned after receiving a blackmail threat related to a past personal matter. This comes amid a turbulent period for the organization, including the previous president stepping down due to sexual harassment claims. Kasper reported the threat to law enforcement and chose to resign, with Kevin Sears named as her successor. The association has faced challenges, including a recent $1.8bn damages verdict and a decline in home sales due to high mortgage rates.