Samuel I. White, P.C. 448 VIKING DRIVE, SUITE 350 VIRIGINA BEACH, VA 23452 SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES' SALE OF VALUABLE FEE SIMPLE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 506 Laurel Street Pocomoke City, MD 21851   Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust to RANKIN BLAIR, Trustee(s), dated February 28, 2023, and recorded among the Land Records of WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND in Liber 8544, folio 496, the holder of the indebtedness secured by this Deed of Trust having appointed the undersigned Substitute Trustees, by instrument duly recorded among the aforesaid Land Records, default having occurred under the terms thereof, and at the request of the party secured thereby, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction at THE WORCESTER COUNTY COURTHOUSE LOCATED AT 1 W. MARKET STREET, SNOW HILL, MARYLAND 21863 ON,   DECEMBER 22, 2025 at 3:00 PM   ALL THAT FEE SIMPLE LOT OF GROUND and improvements thereon situated in WORCESTER COUNTY, MD and described as follows:   ALL THAT PROPERTY CONVEYED BY DEED OF TRUST RECORDED ON MARCH 17, 2023 IN LIBER 8544, FOLIO 496.   The property will be sold in an "AS IS WHERE IS" condition without either express or implied warranty or representation, including but not limited to the description, fitness for a particular purpose or use, structural integrity, physical condition, construction, extent of construction, workmanship, materials, liability, zoning, subdivision, environmental condition, merchantability, compliance with building or housing codes or other laws, ordinances or regulations, or other similar matters, and subject to easements, agreements and restrictions of record which affect the same, if any. The property will be sold subject to all conditions, liens, restrictions and agreements of record affecting same including any condominium and of HOA assessments pursuant to Md Real Property Article 11-110.   TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of $20,000.00 PAYABLE ONLY BY certified funds, shall be required at the time of sale. CASH WILL NOT BE AN ACCEPTABLE FORM OF DEPOSIT. The balance of the purchase price with interest at 9.15% per annum from the date of sale to the date of payment will be paid within TEN DAYS after the final ratification of the sale. There will be no abatement of interest for any reason. Adjustments on all taxes, public charges and special or regular assessments will be made as of the date of sale and thereafter assumed by purchaser. There will be no abatement of taxes, public charges and special or regular assessments for any reason. If applicable, condominium and/or homeowner association dues and assessments that may become due after the time of sale will be the responsibility of the purchaser. Title examination, conveyancing, state revenue stamps, transfer taxes, title insurance, and all other costs incident to settlement are to be paid by the purchaser. Time is of the essence for the purchaser, otherwise the deposit will be forfeited, and the property may be resold at risk and costs of the defaulting purchaser and the purchaser agrees to pay reasonable attorneys' fees for the Substitute trustees, plus all cost incurred, if the Substitute Trustee's have filed the appropriate motion with the Court to resell the property. The purchasers waives personal service of any papers filed in connection with such a motion and expressly agrees to The purchaser agrees to accept service by first class mail at the address provided by the Purchaser as identified on the Memorandum of Sale. If the sale is not ratified or if the Substitute Trustees are unable to convey marketable title in accord with these terms of sale, the purchaser's only remedy is return of the deposit.   The sale is subject to post-sale confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination of whether the borrower entered into a repayment agreement, reinstated, or paid off the loan prior to sale. In any such event, this sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser's sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the deposit without interest. Trustee's File No. (92585)   Robert A. Jones, et al SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES   Harvey West Auctioneers 300 E. Joppa Rd Hampton Plaza-Suite 1103 Baltimore, MD 21286 www.hwestauctions.com 410-769-9797   Ad to appear in DAILY TIMES, 12/04, 12/11, 12/18/2025