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Mike Rock
Complete Design - Granite Bay, CA
Granite Bay Luxury New Construction...For Less

ok... we do high end, and new construction, and in calif, but the answer is yes. of course... (some exceptions) If the family room/great room is large enough to take two nice size seating areas, we may split them (like a 46-50 foot great room) even then we will put a smaller one above the fireplace. this is an example of what we can do over the fireplace. women HATE TV'S.. men adore them. so we do the best of both worlds. this is a picture that when u turn the tv on, the horses go away and the tv appears.

Aug 14, 2015 04:24 AM
Rainmaker
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Hella M. Rothwell, Broker/Realtor®
Carmel by the Sea, CA
Rothwell Realty Inc. CA#01968433 Carmel-by-the-Sea

If it's over an electric or gas one, yes. Usually there is a fan that sends the heat away from the fireplace. If wood burning, no. Smoke does come out the front some time. There's no fan to direct the heat and smoke away. Doesn't seem right to me.

Aug 14, 2015 03:21 AM
Rainmaker
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The Woodland Team of Texas
The Woodland Companies - Austin, TX
Land Specialists

No. too hot.

Nov 07, 2018 10:56 PM
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Personal opinion, but a TV should not be a focal point.

Aug 14, 2015 10:22 PM
Rainmaker
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

NEVER!

Aug 14, 2015 03:34 AM
Rainmaker
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Cindy Davis
SD Home Source Realty - San Diego, CA

It's a very common place for the TV...so I say, sure.

Aug 14, 2015 03:16 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

It is the norm in my marketplace. In my house though it is not over the fireplace and I have heard the heat could harm the TV units.

May 08, 2017 08:35 PM
Rainmaker
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Katina Hargrove 352-551-0308
Stake Your Land Realty, Inc. - Eustis, FL
Broker/Owner, SFR®, e-PRO®, GRI, AHWD, REALTOR®

NAY:)

Aug 18, 2015 12:20 AM
Rainmaker
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Debra Peters
Referral Realty - Manorville, NY
NY Real Estate Salesperson

If I am going to get cozy and sit by the fire, I do not want to be looking at a TV screen above the mantel, hidden when not in use or not. Not to mention, it would put a strain on my eyes looking up. 

Aug 17, 2015 06:03 AM
Rainmaker
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Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

Nay

Aug 16, 2015 07:25 AM
Rainmaker
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Nay for me.

But obviously yeah for many others as I see it quite often in homes.  

Aug 14, 2015 11:31 PM
Rainmaker
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Wayne Zuhl
Remax First Realty II - Cranford, NJ
The Last Name You'll Ever Need in Real Estate

My personal preference is no. 

Aug 14, 2015 10:39 PM
Rainmaker
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Ginger Harper
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage~ Ginger Harper Real Estate Team - Southport, NC
Your Southport~Oak Island Agent~Brunswick County!

Nay...I do not want anything to distract the beautfy of the fire in the fireplace..

 

 

Aug 14, 2015 10:30 PM
Rainmaker
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FN LN
Toronto, ON

It depends upon the home owner or renter's preferences.

Aug 14, 2015 09:39 PM
Ambassador
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Depends on whether it is a real working fireplace.

The heat and smoke can be hard on that big fancy tv.

Aug 14, 2015 03:00 PM
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Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

I don't see anything wrong with it.  Many homes have them.

Aug 14, 2015 02:29 PM
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Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

It was a fad for a while, but I think it's too high up, especially with high mantle, not natural for neck; easier at eye level or so. 

Aug 14, 2015 01:10 PM
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Shirley Coomer
Keller Williams Realty Sonoran Living - Phoenix, AZ
Realtor, Keller Williams Realty, Phoenix Az

Depends on the room and taste of the home owner.  Sometimes that is the best location.  Here in AZ we don't use the much (about 119 degrees today) so heat from fireplace usually isn't an issue.  They are mostly for ascetics.

Aug 14, 2015 01:08 PM
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Stefan Winter
Real Estate in IL & NV | Owner of Real Estate Web Tech | Daily Vlogger - Las Vegas, NV
Owner - Winter Group & Real Estate Web Tech

Depends on the home, sometimes it works, sometimes it doesnt. 

Aug 14, 2015 12:25 PM
Rainmaker
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Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

I wouldn't do it. In my area we use our fireplaces and I wouldn't want my TV getting too hot or smoked up if the fire backfed. 

Aug 14, 2015 09:34 AM
Rainmaker
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Frank Rubi
Frank Rubi Real Estate, LLC - Metairie, LA
FrankRubiRealEstate.com

It's ok but not my choice. 

Aug 14, 2015 08:14 AM
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Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

no.  just more NO.

Aug 14, 2015 08:02 AM
Rainmaker
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Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Ed Macias I don't think so. It's like sitting in the front row in the movie theater.

Aug 14, 2015 06:52 AM
Rainmaker
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Depends, I don't like to have to look up to see it.

Aug 14, 2015 06:35 AM
Rainmaker
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Jeff Pearl
RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
Full Service Full Time Realtor

Nay- i never liked them there, and heat from fire could affect them.

Aug 14, 2015 06:24 AM
Rainmaker
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Bill Dandridge
MKB, Realtors - Roanoke, VA
GREEN, ABR, GRI, EcoBroker

Neigh, I say, neigh

Aug 14, 2015 06:17 AM
Rainer
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Evelyn M Epperson
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Johns Creek, GA
A Tradition Of [Excellence, Trust & Service]

Nay

Aug 14, 2015 06:10 AM
Rainmaker
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

That's one hell of a focal point. Your eyes and entire being are caught between a TV and a Fireplace when entering the room...If there is no where else, so be it. If there is, consider it

Aug 14, 2015 05:47 AM
Rainmaker
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Scott Thompson
Columbia Mortgage Plus - Blue Springs, MO
Commerical Finance - Blue Springs, MO

Maybe.  Another idea might be a projector or removing a gas fire place and intalling the TV there.

Not that I have agonized over this excessively or anything.

Make it a Great Day.

Aug 14, 2015 05:21 AM
Rainmaker
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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

It's better to have a DVD running of an active fireplace.  It's a two for the price of one.  

Aug 14, 2015 04:46 AM
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Amanda at VA HLC & FedHomeLoan
VA Home Loan Centers - San Diego, CA
Social Media, Content & Client Relations

That seems a little risky, to me. 

Aug 14, 2015 04:37 AM
Rainmaker
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Ed,

It is a matter of taste...I hate it, and no TV in the bedroom either...just our taste. A

Aug 14, 2015 04:27 AM
Rainmaker
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Kathleen Luiten
Resort and Second-Home Specialist - Princeville, HI
Kauai Luxury Ocean Home Sales

Fireplaces in Kauai are rare, so not a decision for us. But I agree with Hella M. Rothwell, Broker/Realtor® it's safe when electric or gas. So yes IF the look fits the decor. IMO TVs hidden by cabinetry are best though.

Aug 14, 2015 04:05 AM
Rainmaker
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Marco Giancola
Beachfront Realty - Miami Beach, FL
Realtor (305)608-1922, Miami Beach Florida

No tv over the fireplace, its just not a good look.

Aug 14, 2015 03:34 AM