Workshop offers information to home buyers

The Area Housing Authority is sponsoring a free Home Buying School workshop, "Why it still makes sense to buy vs. rent," from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road.

The session will include tax benefits, FICO scores and loan options for first-time buyers available through the state of California.

Many new homebuyers are unaware of state and local programs that help with down payments, closing costs and lowerinterest loans.

For information or reservations, call (800) 549-0337, ext. 167.