So much for all the doom and gloom that we all were expecting, an article from the Colorado Springs Business Journal, reports that economists have scaled back their worst-case scenarios and investors have become less risk-adverse.  Wells Fargo Economics senior economist Scott Anderson said, "We're seeing the first signs of spring in the thaw of credit since the crisis began in August.  The April economic data showed a fair amount of economic stabilization, suggesting the slump hasn’t gained much momentum.”  While the worst of it may be over, the road ahead is “not paved in gold,” according to Anderson.  He added, “Declining home values and high household debt levels are going to weigh on growth for a long time.”
http://www.csbj.com/story.cfm?ID=19924

Website Tips for Real Estate Professionals, an article from RealtyTimes.com, reports that the trend is increasing where people turn to the Internet first for information so it is a good time to update your website.  The first thing to decide is what you want to achieve with your website.  Do you want to focus on customer service?  Or do you want to use the site as a lead generation tool?   Either way, it makes sense to have a custom site with your personality, design, and expertise on full display.  A strong real estate website will include every piece of information about your area available to your clients.  They must know that you are the source for every fact about your neighborhood.  Updating your website regularly is also very important.  At least once a month, add something or update something.  Preferably weekly or daily if you can.
http://realtytimes.com/rtpages/20080520_websitetips.htm

Additional articles that you may find of interest:

Sample, compare, brainstorm at expo
http://www.gazette.com/articles/expo_36506___article.html/springs_one.html

Senate deal struck on mortgage aid
http://money.cnn.com/2008/05/19/news/economy/dodd_shelby_deal/index.htm?postversion=2008051922

Devil In Details of Foreclosure 'Bargains'
http://realtytimes.com/rtpages/20080520_brodreport.htm