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BOSTON IS CURRENTLY THE DARLING OF INTERNATIONAL BANKS AND REAL ESTATE FUNDS. IN THE VIDEO, TED REINSTEIN TELLS US THESE INVESTORS IN EUROPE, ASIA AND SOUTH AMERICA ARE FUELING THE BIGGEST CONSTRUCTION BOTTOM THE CITY HAS SEEN IN HALF A CENTURY.
The newest Sales Tools in Boston Real Estate include the use of remotely controlled drone aircrafts.
Above: Matthew Murphy, president of Boston Virtual Imaging, prepares his drone for flight (image from bostonglobe.com | Jessica Rinaldi / Globe Staff)
Drones represent a unique way to display properties in today's market, as David Murdock of Campion and Company is well aware. Murdock is co-listing an undeveloped 11.57-acre, two-island property in Scituate with Tracy Campion.
"We figured the best way to market the islands is with an aerial drone," said Murdock in an article just published by the Boston Globe. Murdock created the video with Matthew Murphy, president of Boston Virtual Imaging, not only to showcase the expanse of the seaside offering, but also because he knew that the aerial views would be instrumental in helping buyers get a sense of spectacular views once a house is completed on the site.
Below: Aerial image of 'Great Rock' and 'Little Rock' islands for sale captured by drone.
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"Its businesses and population on the rise, Boston is in the midst of a building spree whose enormity, pace, and geographic sweep are redefining the skyline faster than any period since the early Industrial Age."
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