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Barbara Todaro, Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team (RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired )

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Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

Pre-manufactured fireplaces are where the unit or firebox can be placed almost directly against combustible materials like wood, walls in a smaller enclosure.

Townhomes, condos are full of them...

Sam has zero clerance and tolerance with people just lookie and no buying....

Oct 15, 2016 04:37 AM
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

One of the new and modern type of fireplaces that can go in very tight places because they are so well insulated.

Oct 15, 2016 05:10 AM
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Kathleen Luiten
Resort and Second-Home Specialist - Princeville, HI
Kauai Luxury Ocean Home Sales

One of my favorite features in many new and remodel homes! As Sam Shueh says, these are gas fireplaces that are self contained, needing little additional construction other than venting flue.

Oct 15, 2016 04:54 AM
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Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY

Flush mounted to the wall.

Oct 15, 2016 04:39 AM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

Sam Shueh has the answer (I think).

Oct 15, 2016 04:38 AM
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Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

A fire waiting to happen?

Oct 15, 2016 04:24 AM
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Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

I can only guess...it's a fireplace that doesn't need any clearance around it, because it's not going to catch anything on fire. 

Oct 15, 2016 04:09 AM
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John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Barbara Todaro Good question to know the answer.

Oct 15, 2016 03:55 AM
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

A real fireplace that allows you to get "up close and personal"??!! 

Oct 15, 2016 03:20 AM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

A fake fireplace where you don't need to worry about keeping flammable materials away from it?

Oct 15, 2016 03:09 AM
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Ginny Gorman
RI Real Estate Services ~ 401-529-7849~ RI Waterfront Real Estate - North Kingstown, RI
Homes for Sale in Southern RI and beyond

Clearly well said & explained...most agents in my area have no idea...I think I will bring this up at the next meeting.

Oct 15, 2016 10:24 PM
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Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Great concept for new construction or remodels but I an very happy to own older home with traditional wood burning fireplace! 

Oct 15, 2016 11:53 AM
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Jeff Pearl
RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
Full Service Full Time Realtor

Can set right on floor and attach to wall studs in most cases.

Oct 15, 2016 06:59 AM
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Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

Nice concept for apartment buildings.

Oct 15, 2016 06:57 AM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks for the explanation.

Oct 16, 2016 01:58 AM
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Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

Insulation related

Oct 15, 2016 11:58 PM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Just happen to have one in my current apartment. Waiting for colder weather!

Oct 15, 2016 11:05 PM
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Thank you.

Oct 15, 2016 09:35 PM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Barbara Todaro - thanks for sharing this with us.

Yep, we learn a lot from you.

Oct 15, 2016 04:34 PM
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Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

My house in Florida had an electric fireplace.  It really was more for ambience than anything else.

Oct 15, 2016 02:35 PM
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Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

This one I knew!

Oct 15, 2016 02:18 PM
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Could not have said it any better...

Oct 15, 2016 01:58 PM
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Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

Thanks for sharing the information with us. 

Oct 15, 2016 01:07 PM