Dump Your Slump, an article from RealtyTimes.com, reports that in order to dump your slump, concentrate on what you can control.  Real estate agents are entrepreneurs, so don't sit around waiting for the economy to turn around or a slow season to pass.  Start working to make something happen.  A good question to ask is "What has changed?"  If you can figure out what changed between the time when sales were booming and when they began to slump, you usually know what you need to start doing.  Finally, surround yourself with positive people.  People with positive attitudes will encourage and challenge you to do your best and have fun doing it.
http://realtytimes.com/rtpages/20080708_dumpslump.htm

Additional articles that you may find of interest:

Soft housing market turns potential sellers into landlords
http://cw2.trb.com/news/kwgn-home-rentals,0,3514590.story

Selling a Home in a Hurry Still Possible
http://www.realtor.org/RMODaily.nsf/pages/News2008070703

Apartment Rents Rise in 2nd Quarter
http://www.realtor.org/RMODaily.nsf/pages/News2008070705

The 5 Important Activities of Top Commercial Brokers: One-On-One With Dr. Jim Gillespie
http://realtytimes.com/rtpages/20080708_gillespieinterview.htm

Different Market, Different Mindset - a Smart, Simple Approach to Real Estate
http://rismedia.com/wp/2008-07-07/different-market-different-mindset-a-smart-simple-approach-to-real-estate/

Buy or sell a home despite the shaky economy
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/25552117/
 
Realty Viewpoint: Housing Price Declines Flatten
http://realtytimes.com/rtpages/20080708_realtyviewpoint.htm
 
Housing Bill's Tax Credit Draws Criticism
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121548319831734539.html?mod=RealEstateMain_1
 
Senate moves on housing legislation
http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/senate-moves-housing-legislation/story.aspx?guid=CB9D8741-E707-45EE-A544-E5AC70234A9A