File No: 23-00701WA

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

Pursuant to RCW 61.24 et seq. Grantor(s) of Deed of Trust Christopher R. Howell and Heather L. Howell Current Beneficiary Freedom Mortgage Corporation Current Trustee Affinia Default Services, LLC Current Mortgage Servicer Freedom Mortgage Corporation Deed of Trust Recording Number (Ref. #) 201703220537 Parcel Number(s) 5003041580 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee will on June 21, 2024, at 9:00 AM sell at public auction located 2nd Floor Entry Plaza Outside the County Courthouse, Pierce County Superior Courthouse, 930 Tacoma Avenue South, Tacoma WA 98402, to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following-described real property, situated in the County of Pierce, State of Washington, to wit: LOT 158 OF STONERIDGE PDD, ACCORDING TO PLAT RECORDED OCTOBER 17, 2002 UNDER RECORDING NO. 200210175001, RECORDS OF PIERCE COUNTY AUDITOR. SITUATE IN THE COUNTY OF PIERCE, STATE OF WASHINGTON. Commonly known as: 2807 184th St E, Tacoma, WA 98445 The above property is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated March 3, 2017, recorded March 22, 2017, under Auditor’s File No. 201703220537, records of Pierce County, Washington, from Christopher R. Howell and Heather L. Howell, as Grantor, to First American Title Insurance Company as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as designated nominee for Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation, beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned to Freedom Mortgage Corporation, under an Assignment recorded under Auditor’s File No. 202305180114. 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 defaults for which this foreclosure is made are as follows: 1. Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: o $40,152.46 which included the monthly payments, late charges, and accrued fees and costs. IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal $324,595.82, together with interest as provided in the Note or other instrument secured from February 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 June 21, 2024. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III must be cured by June 10, 2024 (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 June 10, 2024 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after June 10, 2024 (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 Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following addresses: ChristopherR. Howell 2807 184th St E Tacoma, WA 98445 ChristopherR. Howell 2807 184th St E Tacoma, WA 98445 ChristopherR. Howell C/O GOLDBERG & JONES, PLLC 1200 WESTLAKE AVE N. SUITE 700 Seattle, WA 98109 ChristopherR. Howell C/O GOLDBERG & JONES, PLLC 1200 WESTLAKE AVE N. SUITE 700 Seattle, WA 98109 ChristopherR. Howell C/O LAW OFFICES OF GEOFFREY C. CROSS, P.S., INC. 901 SO. I STREET #202 TACOMA, WA 98405 ChristopherR. Howell C/O LAW OFFICES OF GEOFFREY C. CROSS, P.S., INC. 901 SO. I STREET #202 TACOMA, WA 98405 HeatherL. Howell 2807 184th St. E Tacoma, WA 98445 HeatherL. Howell 2807 184th St. E Tacoma, WA 98445 by both first class and certified mail on August 22, 2023; and the notice of default was personally served upon the Borrower and Grantor, or was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above on August 22, 2023. The Trustee has possession of proof of mailing, and 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 an objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever are afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to the 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 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 Housing Finance Commission: Telephone: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663) Website: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/homeownership/post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.htm The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Telephone: 1-800-569-4287 Website: 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: Telephone: 1-800-606-4819 Website: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT AFFINIA DEFAULT SERVICES, LLC MAY BE DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DATED February 8, 2024. By: Kellee Vollendorff Name: Kellee Vollendorff Title: Foreclosure Specialist of Affinia Default Services, LLC 320 120th Ave. NE, Suite B203 Bellevue, WA 98005 (425) 800-4703 NPP0446424 To: TACOMA DAILY INDEX 05/17/2024, 06/07/2024 IDX-

May 17, June 7, 2024