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e-Perspectives
Residential Foreclosures in Texas Depart from National Trends—In Texas, the number of foreclosures has been among the highest in the nation. However, the state's foreclosure rate as a percentage of total mortgages has not ranked high. Read more »

Foreclosure Resource Center
A listing of local and national events, news, resources and information about foreclosure prevention for consumers, financial institutions, community development professionals and neighborhood groups. Read more »

Banking and Community Perspectives
Banks Building Markets by Building Communities focuses on three kinds of community investments that have drawn strong bank support. What makes these investments stand out are the creative ways they connect low- and moderate-income people to key building blocks of vibrant communities and economies: education, technology and health care. Read more »

Updated versions of Building Wealth: A Beginner’s Guide to Securing Your Financial Future are now available. The new versions include an animated, interactive CD-ROM—plus updated Internet and print editions. The interactive CD-ROM and online guides include introductory video comments by Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke and Dallas Fed President and CEO Richard Fisher. Read more »