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Susan Emo
Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Brokerage - Kingston, ON
Kingston and the 1000 Islands Area

Pretty normal in my area since the Great Ice Storm of 1998! 
We received over 5 inches of freezing rain and millions were left in the dark for periods varying from days to several weeks, and in some instances, months. It led to 35 fatalities and an unprecedented effort in reconstruction of the power grid. The ice storm led to the largest deployment of Canadian military personnel since the Korean War!

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Dec 06, 2016 09:26 AM
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Susan Laxson CRS
Palm Properties - La Quinta, CA
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I haven't noticed it here, but think with hurricanes it might be a good idea.

Dec 06, 2016 08:10 AM
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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I have to agree as a past client just installed one in a new house but they are out in the boonies of TN. I've only sold 1 here in the suburban area that had one.

Dec 06, 2016 08:31 AM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
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Jeff,

We rarely get major outages.  A

Dec 06, 2016 08:29 AM
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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I haven't noticed this in our market. Likely a good idea in many areas.  

Dec 06, 2016 08:01 AM
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
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I have not noticed that in our area.

Dec 06, 2016 08:00 AM
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
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Not an increase but for those that can afford it...they want it

Dec 06, 2016 10:43 AM
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Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY

There are two that have been installed for a few years now and know of three being installed for medical reasons.

There is a gentleman putting in solar on a portion of twelve acres nearby as well.

Dec 06, 2016 09:19 AM
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Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Jeff Pearl I've only known two families who have backup generators required for medical support.

Dec 06, 2016 08:50 AM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

No.

Dec 06, 2016 08:47 AM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

I have not here, but I have acquired one for myself.  Better safe than sorry.

Dec 06, 2016 10:35 AM
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

yes.... and new homeowners are interested in having them installed with the construction of the home....

Dec 06, 2016 09:40 AM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Can't remember the last time I saw a home with one of these.

Dec 06, 2016 09:37 AM
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Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

We don't see this in our area, as our power rarely goes out.

Dec 08, 2016 03:48 PM
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
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no

Dec 08, 2016 04:54 AM
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
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Lots of solar in San Diego, bot so many generators. In Florida, neither in themy area for whatever reason.

Dec 07, 2016 06:40 AM
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Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
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Not really, I've been considering one but keep changing my mind

Dec 07, 2016 06:19 AM
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Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
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YEs, especially among higher end homes.  After the 2 big hurricanes and the snow storm when the leaves were on the trees, many in suburbs had major outages for a week+ 2-3 times.

Dec 06, 2016 10:49 PM
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Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
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I installed my back up generator 18 years ago, the price is a lot more attractive now...

Dec 06, 2016 10:08 PM
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Bob Crane
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I have considered one of these for our rural office.

Dec 06, 2016 09:06 PM
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
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It is rare that homeowners install generators in Clarksville. We don't have very many storms that knock out power.

Dec 06, 2016 08:50 PM
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Yolanda Cordova-Gilbert
Richmond, TX

no

Dec 06, 2016 06:52 PM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
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     Yes, especially after the hurricane in September that left a lot of people without power for several weeks.

Dec 06, 2016 05:36 PM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
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No but, I have certainly heard more folks discussing buying one. When we built, we did specific wiring for one and still haven't added it two years later!

Dec 06, 2016 05:19 PM
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Les & Sarah Oswald
Realty One Group - Eastvale, CA
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Not in my neck of the woods. But I think it is a wise investment.

Dec 06, 2016 04:40 PM
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Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
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No rarely do our clients have a need for a back up generator. When I used to sell country properties I saw that more often.

Dec 06, 2016 04:39 PM
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
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Jeff, in areas that see long outages it only makes sense.   I have a portable one and only used it once in 5 years, but it save a lot when it did work

Dec 06, 2016 03:06 PM
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Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
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In the last 5 years we have had 3 long term outtages and yes, i even got one

Dec 06, 2016 01:44 PM
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Kathleen Luiten
Resort and Second-Home Specialist - Princeville, HI
Kauai Luxury Ocean Home Sales

No. Most of us have solar now but generators are still common here.

Dec 06, 2016 01:34 PM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
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No. I have not.  Outages while rare, do happen. Power is restored pretty quickly. 

Dec 06, 2016 12:42 PM
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Steffy Hristova
HomeSmart Elite Group Tempe AZ Tel: 602.710.8161 - Tempe, AZ
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No, I haven't seen them in our area.

Dec 06, 2016 12:37 PM
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
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No can not say I have in Denver, Co.

Dec 06, 2016 12:21 PM
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Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
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I would do the same in your area

Dec 06, 2016 12:07 PM
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Not in Oklahoma, the temperature and storms are not a big thing, but where we have second home in Florida the answer is  yes.

Dec 06, 2016 11:36 AM
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Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@Properties - Washington, DC
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I think more people are doing this, even in the city.

Dec 06, 2016 11:07 AM
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

I have not Jeff Pearl but I myself have two portable units and a big permanent one has been on my mind for some time. I would hate to be without power during a blizzard like we are having today. Zero degrees and no heat is not a very good experience.

Dec 06, 2016 10:52 AM