Toronto Star: The calm ocean view seems to lull Todd Putney into a trance as gentle waves wash over his feet and a rising tide slowly consumes his fold-up chair.
Its a hypnotizing sight, one of the reasons Putney decided last year to purchase a beachfront property here. Interest rates were low, prices were reasonable. The timing was right.
I always wanted a beach house, said Putney. At my age, I figured I couldnt find a better opportunity.
Yet the oceans powerful allure masks a reality that has...