Final notice before foreclosure sale of property at 14324 S. Short Rd.

AMENDED NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

Grantor: Paul F. Vietzke
Current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust: Washington Trust Bank
Current Trustee of the Deed of Trust: Lukins & Annis, P.S.
Current Mortgage Servicer of the Deed of Trust: Washington Trust Bank
Reference Number of the Deed of Trust: 7127020
Parcel Number: 24353.9111
Abbreviated Legal: PTN SEC 35 TWP 24N RGE 42E SE QTR SW QTR, SPOKANE COUNTY

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) 
http://www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/homeownership/post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.htm

• The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development:
Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287 
Local counseling agencies in Washington: 
http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListAction=search&searchstate=WA&filterSvc=dfc

• The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: 
Toll-free: 1-800-606-4819 
http://nwjustice.org/what-clear

AMENDED NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE
PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON
CHAPTER 61.24, ET SEQ.
I.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee will on the 27th day of March, 2026, at the hour of 10:00 a.m., at the main entrance to the Spokane County Courthouse, 1116 W Broadway Ave., Spokane, WA 99260, 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 Spokane, State of Washington, to wit:
See attached Exhibit A
with a street address of:
14324 S. Short Rd.
Cheney, WA 99004-9507
and Assessor's Tax Parcel ID 24353.9111
which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated September 2, 2021, recorded September 17, 2021, under Auditor's File No. 7127020, records of Spokane County, Washington, from Paul F. Vietzke, as Grantor, to UPF Washington, Incorporated, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of Washington Trust Bank as Beneficiary.

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 are as follows:
Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears:
Past Due Monthly Principal/Interest Payments: $14,357.26
Late Charges: $ 1,295.66
Other Charges/Fees: $29,076.48
TOTAL AMOUNT IN ARREARS: $44,729.40

IV.
The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal $120,000.00, together with interest as provided in the Note or other instrument secured from the 17th day of September, 2021, 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 the 27th day of March, 2026. The default(s) referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by the 16th day of March, 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 on or before the 16th day of March, 2026 (11 days before the sale), the default(s) as set forth in Paragraph III is/are cured and the Trustee's fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after the 16th day of March, 2026 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor, 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 to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address:
Paul F. Vietzke 
14324 S. Short Rd. 
Cheney, WA 99004-9507
by both first class and certified mail on the 10th day of March, 2025, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above on the 12th day of March, 2025, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such 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 the 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 20th 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 who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060.

DATED: February 5, 2026
LUKINS & ANNIS, P.S. 
TREVOR R. PINCOCK, Trustee

Address: 
1600 Washington Trust Financial Center 
717 West Sprague Avenue 
Spokane, Washington 99201-0466
Telephone: (509) 455-9555
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