Whether you think the Real Estate Market is softening or not, if you need a new home you need a new home. And Spring is when most people get serious about their shopping so they can get settled in before the kids start at the new school. Les Christie, with CNNMoney.com, has come up with a five point checklist every potential buyer should go through before they actually start shopping. In addition, CNNMoney list some new websites, like Zillow.com, that give potential buyers new tools that help expedite the process. For additional tools such as Homeplans, Real Estate Software, or to locate a Realtor®, visit the Managingmoney.com Real Estate Center. http://money.cnn.com/2006/03/29/real_estate/spring_home_buying_2006/index.htm?section=money_pf