Trustee's sale scheduled for property due to mortgage default.

EPP 45785
TS #: 23-66960Title Order #: 230572546
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE
Grantor: JIMMY E. SMAIL, A SINGLE MANCurrent beneficiary of the deed of trust: US Bank Trust National Association, Not In Its Individual Capacity But Solely As Owner Trustee For VRMTG Asset TrustCurrent trustee of the deed of trust: North Star Trustee, LLCCurrent mortgage servicer for the deed of trust: NewRez LLC, D/B/A Shellpoint Mortgage ServicingReference number of the deed of trust: 3500159Parcel Number(s): 3011177 / WG3403040
I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee, North Star Trustee, LLC will on 3/13/2026 , at 11:00 AM at main entrance Cowlitz County Administration Building, 207 4th Ave N, Kelso, WA sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of Cowlitz, State of Washington, to-wit:
PARCEL A: LOT 4 OF SHORT SUBDIVISION NO. CC 96-052, AS RECORDED IN VOLUME 11 OF SHORT PLATS, PAGE 32, UNDER AUDITOR'S FILE NO. 3000881; BEING A PORTION OF SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 10 NORTH, RANGE 1 WEST OF THE WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN.PARCEL B: TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO A 60.00 FOOT WIDE PRIVATE ROAD AND UTILITIES EASEMENT, SAID EASEMENT BEING 30.00 FEET ON EACH SIDE OF THE CENTERLINE DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 34;THENCE SOUTH 88° 33' 56" EAST, ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 34, FOR A DISTANCE OF 1296.24 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THAT CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND CONVEYED TO KEN HANSON, THE PROPERTY LINES OF WHICH WERE AGREED UPON BY THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY LINE AGREEMENT BY INSTRUMENT, RECORDED UNDER AUDITORS FILE NO. 695656, RECORDS OF COWLITZ COUNTY, STATE OF WASHINGTON; THENCE SOUTH 00° 38' 25" EAST, ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID KEN HANSON TRACT TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER THEREOF, FORA DISTANCE OF 1321.24 FEET TO A 1/2 INCH IRON ROD WITH A PLASTIC CAP STAMPED, L.S #12563; THENCE SOUTH 69° 33' 56" EAST, ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID KEN HANSON TRACT, FOR A DISTANCE OF 47.81 FEET TO A 1/2 INCH IRON ROD WITH A PLASTIC CAP STAMPED, LS #12563; THENCE SOUTH 00° 38' 21" EAST, 1320.98 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89° 33' 52" EAST, FOR A DISTANCE OF 366.08 FEET, TO A POINT ON THE WESTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY STATE HIGHWAY SR 504 TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 89° 33' 52" WEST, ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 34, FOR A DISTANCE OF 1062.04 FEET, TO A POINT HEREIN AND AFTER KNOWN AS POINT "A"; THENCE NORTH 00° 38' 21" WEST, 1981.63 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF A 50.00 FOOT RADIUS CUL-DE-SAC;ALSO BEGINNING AT THE ABOVE MENTIONED POINT "A"; THENCE SOUTH 00° 38' 21" EAST, 1651.07 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF A 50.00 FOOT RADIUS CUL-DE-SAC.
Commonly known as:
257 EASY STREET ROADSILVERLAKE, WASHINGTON 98645
which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 4/19/2014, recorded 4/22/2014, as Instrument No. 3500159, records of Cowlitz County, Washington, from JIMMY E. SMAIL, A SINGLE MAN, as Grantor(s), to STEWART TITLE, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”), as designated nominee for CMG MORTGAGE, INC. DBA CMG FINANCIAL, beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned to US Bank Trust National Association, Not In Its Individual Capacity But Solely As Owner Trustee For VRMTG Asset Trust, under an Assignment recorded under Auditor's File No. 3774743.
II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower's or Grantor's default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust.
III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows:Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears:
PAYMENT INFORMATIONFROMTHRUNO.PMTAMOUNTTOTAL4/1/202301/01/202410$1,281.17$12,811.702/1/202401/31/202512$1,306.61$15,679.322/1/202510/31/20259$1,117.64$10,058.7611/1/2025Legal Fee Balance:Other Fees Balance:11/14/20251$1,130.93$1,130.93$11,792.20$1,829.73
LATE CHARGE INFORMATIONTOTAL LATE CHARGESTOTAL
$122.40PROMISSORY NOTE INFORMATIONNote Dated:4/19/2014Note Amount:$152,000.00Interest Paid To:3/1/2023Next Due Date:4/1/2023
IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal $127,720.71 , together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument secured from 3/1/2023, and such other costs and fees as are due under the note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute.
V. The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on 3/13/2026 . The default(s) referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 3/2/2026, (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 3/2/2026 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustee's fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the 3/2/2026 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults.VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following addresses:
NAMEADDRESSJIMMY E. SMAIL257 EASY STSILVERLAKE, WA 98645JIMMY E. SMAIL257 EASY STREET RDSILVERLAKE, WA 98645JIMMY E. SMAIL257 EASY STREET RDSILVERLAKE, WA 98645-9737JIMMY E. SMAIL257 EASY STREET ROADSILVERLAKE, WA 98645
by both first class and certified mail on 4/17/2024, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served 4/17/2024, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting.
VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale.
VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above described property.
IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee's sale.
X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS – The purchaser at the Trustee's Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20 th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants and tenants. After the 20 th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants and tenants by summary proceedings under the Unlawful Detainer Act, Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060.
THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME.
You have only until 90 calendar days BEFORE the date of sale listed in this Notice of Trustee Sale to be referred to mediation. If this is an amended Notice of Trustee Sale providing a 45-day notice of the sale, mediation must be requested no later than 25 calendar days BEFORE the date of sale listed in this amended Notice of Trustee Sale.
DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help.
SEEKING ASSISTANCE - Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following:
The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Washington State Housing Finance Commission: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663) 
https://www.homeownership-wa.org/The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287 Local counseling agencies in Washington: https://answers.hud.gov/housingcounseling/s/?language=en_USThe statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneysToll-free: 1-800-606-4819 https://nwjustice.org/homeLínea directa estatal sobre ejecuciones hipotecarias para obtener asistencia y derivación a asesores de vivienda recomendados por la Comisión de Financiamiento de Vivienda del estado de Washington (Housing Finance Commission): Teléfono: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663) Sitio web: https://www.homeownership-wa.org/Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano de los Estados Unidos (Department of Housing and Urban Development): Teléfono: 1-800-569-4287 Sitio web: https://answers.hud.gov/housingcounseling/s/?language=en_USLínea directa estatal de asistencia legal civil para obtener asistencia y derivaciones a otros asesores de vivienda y abogados: Teléfono: 1-800-606-4819 Sitio web: https://nwjustice.org/homeThis office is enforcing a security interest of your creditor. To the extent that your obligation has been discharged by a bankruptcy court or is subject to an automatic stay of bankruptcy, this notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a demand for payment or any attempt to collect such obligation.
DATED: 11/05/2025
North Star Trustee, LLC, as TrusteeKellie Barnes, Trustee Sale Officer
Address for service:North Star Trustee, LLC6100 219th ST SW, Suite 480Mountlake Terrace, Washington 98043Trustee Phone No: (206) 866-5345Trustee Fax No: (206) 374-2252Trustee Email: info@northstartrustee.com Beneficiary / Servicer Phone: 800-365-7107
STATE OF WASHINGTON )ss.COUNTY OF SNOHOMISH )
I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that Kellie Barnes is the person who appeared before me, and said person acknowledged that she signed this instrument, on oath stated that she was authorized to execute the instrument and acknowledged it as the Trustee Sale Officer of North Star Trustee, LLC to be the free and voluntary act of such party for the uses and purposes mentioned in the instrument.
Dated: 11/05/2025Theresa StearnsNOTARY PUBLIC in and for the State of Washington, residing at Mountlake Terrace, WAMy commission expires 7/11/2029EPP 45785 Pub Dates 02/07 & 02/28/20262/7, 2/28 COL-WA-101329