In such markets, there may be a stronger effect on prices.

@Michele Velazquez The markets that you mention have very little in common with some being much stronger than others in terms of economic and demographic fundamentals so it makes me question if you have set a clearly defined objective and criteria.

Homes near water will have to be built stronger, higher, smarter. 

It does make your offer stronger to waive contingencies, but you bear more risk as the buyer.3.

I'm trying to form a stronger relationship with a local bank.

Yes, if you waive one or all of these it would make your offer stronger, and well as a higher EMD, and a shorter close time.

There is a ton of international tourism so I suspect appreciation rates will be stronger than the local Edmonton and Calgary markets.

If installed correctly, it's as strong (or stronger) than solid wood shelves.They're trying to intimidate you to get what they want.

I wonder if Chloe Eudaly doesn't understand how supply and demand works, or if this an attempt to force rents to increase even more, making the argument for rent control even stronger. 

I may have been a little harsh on Dayton but I do prefer metropolitan areas with stronger economic and demographic fundamentals.