b'PHOTOS BY MARYANN FLEMINGPresenting the Golden Girls with the innovative housing guide that they adorn the front cover of, are from left to right; Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Golden Girls Louise Bardswich, Bev Brown, Martha Casson and Sandy McCully, and Lindsey Park, MPP for Durham.Co-owning a Home (continued from page 3)ownershipthroughthisnewguide,guide. This guide will help unlock the saidBobbieDrew,MayorofScugog.possibility of homeownership for many Scugog has the Port Perry Golden Girlspeople who may not be able to afford to to thank as they are a shining example ofenter the housing market on their own the success of this model and along withor for those looking for a housing solu-theiradvocacywork,theiralternativetionthatcombatssocialisolationand housing choice has been further recog- provides a sense of community. It is a nized through this innovative housingtriumphant achievement.QUICK FACTSCo-ownership is when two or more people own and live in a home together.Co-owners may share living spaces like kitchens and living rooms or occupy separate units within the house. There are different ways to co-own a home. A group of individuals can co-ownthe house outright or co-owners can use a corporation model.Ontarios housing innovation guide series includes adding a secondary suite,Golden Girl Martha Casson sayinginformation on life leases, and advice on buying or building a tiny home. a few words on behalf of Bev, All four guides can be found at Ontario.ca/HousingInnovationLouise and Sandy.4 FOCUS - JANUARY 2020'