DCU Realty - Foreclosures

View up to 10 foreclosure and vacant properties in town! Our Buyers Bus will shuttle you to foreclosed, vacant and estate sale properties that we have pre-selected and pre-screened. (*These are not DCU's foreclosed properties.)

Save gas! Relax and learn about buying a home from our informative speakers while we shuttle you to the properties.

Each tour starts at 9am or Noon and lasts approximately 2 hours. (Franklin MA grand opening special 2-hour tours just $10 for DCU members!)
Click here to register for an upcoming DCU Realty Foreclosure Express Bus Tour! (The link to our secure ecommerce checkout site will open in a new window.)

Note: Tours in BLUE below are Saturday Foreclosure tours. Sunday tours of Foreclosures may include a few stops at traditional Open Houses if not enough foreclosures on the market at that time.

Summer 2008 Schedule
Date	Time	Towns in Tour	Departure Location
Sat 7/26/08	9am - noon	Littleton-Westford	DCU Littleton branch
Every Saturday in SEPTEMBER	9am - 11am	Franklin MA area	NEW DCU Franklin MA branch 500 W. Central S.

Completed Tours
Sat 3/15/08		Marlboro area	DCU Operations Center COMPLETED!!
Sat 3/22/08		Westboro area	DCU Westboro branch COMPLETED
Sat 3/29/08		Nashua NH area	DCU Nashua branch COMPLETED
Sat 4/05/08		Waltham area	DCU Waltham branch COMPLETED
Sat 4/12/08		Waltham area	DCU Waltham branch COMPLETED
Sat 4/19/08		Tyngsboro area	DCU Tyngsboro branch COMPLETED
Sat 4/26/08		Nashua NH area	DCU Nashua branch COMPLETED
Sat 5/03/08		Burlington area	DCU Burlington branch COMPLETED
Sat 5/17/08		Littleton - Westford area	DCU Littleton branch COMPLETED
Sat 5/31/08		Worcester	DCU Center MassHomeHousing event COMPLETED
Sun 6/08/08		Nashua NH	DCU Nashua branch COMPLETED
Sat 6/14/08		Framingham area	DCU Framingham branch COMPLETED
Sunday 6/29/08		Acton-Stow-Maynard area	DCU Acton branch *COMPLETED*
Sat 7/12/08		Tyngsboro area	DCU Tyngsboro branch *COMPLETED*

7/26/08 TOUR STATUS: **ON**
ALL TOURS RUN "RAIN OR SHINE" EXCEPT FOR SEVERE SITUATIONS. WEATHER CANCELLATIONS WILL BE POSTED BY 7AM DAY OF TOUR.

Properties in several price ranges will be shown.
A list of properties to be shown not available in advance, as new properties may come on the market and others may go off the market at the last minute.
A real estate attorney or licensed agent is on board to answer your questions and explain the process of purchasing a bank foreclosed property.
Free mortgage pre-approvals available after the tour.
DCU Realty agents will be on hand to provide property information and representation should you wish to purchase one of these properties.
No pressure or obligation to purchase any property.
ADULTS ONLY ON THIS BUS TOUR. Due to the unpredictable condition of foreclosed properties, children will NOT be allowed into these properties.
HANDICAP ACCESS NOT GUARANTEED AT ANY PROPERTY.
DCU Members receive a discount; indicate DCU MEMBER at checkout. Your membership will be confirmed.

The cost for the Foreclosure Express Bus Tour is only $25 per person for DCU Members, and $30 per person for non-members.

PLEASE ARRIVE NO LATER THAN 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO DEPARTURE FOR REGISTRATION. BUS DEPARTS ON TIME.

**LATECOMERS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED ON THE TOUR. PLEASE NOTE THAT WE OFTEN HAVE STAND-BY PASSENGERS, AND YOUR SEAT WILL BE GIVEN UP TO A STAND-BY PASSENGER IF YOU DO NOT CHECK IN 15 MINUTES BEFORE DEPARTURE. NO REFUNDS FOR NO-SHOWS OR LATECOMERS. **

Click here to register for an upcoming DCU Realty Foreclosure Express Bus Tour! (The link to our secure ecommerce checkout site will open in a new window.)

For locations and directions to the tour start locations at DCU branches, click here.

Bus Tour FAQs

Q: Will this tour be looking at homes being foreclosed on? What about the home owners?

A: All the properties on the tour are already owned by the banks. The properties were foreclosed on some time ago and they are vacant. Occassionally we may include a tour of a vacant home that is not bank-owned, but perhaps owned by a seller who has relocated, and the home offers an exceptional value in our opinion.

Q: Were these properties foreclosed on by DCU?

A: The vast majority of the properties we show on the bus tour are owned by OTHER banks and lenders who foreclosed upon them. DCU has a very small number of foreclosure properties at any one time. If there is one in the market area of the bus tour, we may include it. But by and large, expect to see properties owned by other lenders.

Q: Can anyone go on the Foreclosure Bus Tour?

A: Yes. Members of Digital Federal Credit Union receive a discount, but anyone can go on the bus tour. We do request that you bring along a copy of your Pre-Approval letter from a lender, in case you see a great deal and want to put in an offer. If you do not yet have a pre-approval, mortgage reps will be available before and after the tour to provide you with a free mortgage pre-approval.

Q: Are Buyer Agents available to help us write purchase offers?

A: Yes! DCU Realty buyer agents will be on board to help you evaluate the properties, and write an offer if you find one you'd like to buy. There are no high-pressure sales tactics, though. However, every rider on the bus will be required to sign a form that authorizes DCU Realty to submit any offers for you on the properties we show on the tour.

Q: What do I need to bring on the tour?

A: The condition of foreclosed properties varies. Some will be in "move-in condition," while others may have no electricity, heat or running water. It is advised that you bring comfortable shoes that you can slip off when entering a nice property, a flashlight and a camera.

Q: How do I sign up for the next tour?

A: Click here to register for an upcoming DCU Realty Foreclosure Express Bus Tour! (The link to our secure ecommerce checkout site will open in a new window.)