Newly elected State Senator Justin Jones and Assemblyman James Healey will host a workshop Thursday for homeowners trying to keep their houses.

The workshop will feature a short presentation from the Legal Aid Center and other participants about new programs available to homeowners for refinancing their mortgages and options for those facing foreclosure. 

Attendees will then have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with representatives of the Legal Aid Center, the Financial Guidance Center, and lenders including Wells Fargo, Bank of America, and Chase, to discuss options for staying in their home and reducing their mortgage. 

The workshop runs from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Reedom Elementary School, 10025 Rumrill Street. 

Meritage Homes Corporation recently announced that its new “net-zero” homes, which can produce as much energy as they consume, are now available at all of its communities in Las Vegas.

Last month, Meritage Homes unveiled its “Extreme Green” homes in Las Vegas. These homes can save homeowners up to 50 percent on their utility bills when compared to a typical existing home. The builder’s new “net-zero” homes combine the energy-efficiency features that come standard in its “Extreme Green” homes with a revolutionary ECHO complete solar solution that provides renewable electricity, hot water, and solar air conditioning, resulting in “net-zero” homes that can produce as much renewable energy as they use.

Homebuyers who purchase a “net-zero” home not only can reduce their monthly electric bills, but also be eligible for a $9,000 federal tax credit, making the home even more affordable.