SHERIFF'S SALE By virtue of a writ of execution directed to the Sheriff of Atlantic County, issued out of the Superior Court of New Jersey, Chancery Division, Atlantic County, Docket No. F-004516-24, will be sold at public vendue at the Criminal Court Complex, 4997 Unami Blvd., Mays Landing, NJ 08330 on THURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 2026 AT 12:00 O'CLOCK. CONCISE DESCRIPTION Property to be sold is located in the CITY OF ATLANTIC CITY, in the County of ATLANTIC, State of New Jersey. Premises commonly known as: 1 CARAVEL COURT, ATLANTIC CITY, NJ 08401 Tax Lot #: 37, in Block #: 113 Approximate Dimensions: 28' x 65.7' IRR Nearest Cross Street: DREXEL AVENUE A full legal description can be found at the Office of the Register TAXES AND OTHER ENCUMBRANCES: Taxes current through 3rd Quarter of 2025 Water/Sewer - Plaintiff is unable to confirm these amounts. Prospective purchasers must conduct their own investigation to determine the same. *Plus interest on these figures through date of payoff and any and all subsequent taxes, water and sewer amounts. UPSET PRICE: $84,178.89, good through February 28, 2026 and any additional sums as ordered by the court. OCCUPANCY STATUS: Occupancy status at the property is unknown. SUBJECT TO ADDITIONAL ADVANCES MADE BY PLAINTIFF FOR TAXES, INSURANCE, INSPECTIONS, ETC., AFTER FINAL JUDGMENT WAS ENTERED. THE AMOUNT ADVANCED WAS $8,122.78 AND THE PLAINTIFF HAS OBTAINED AN ORDER TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THESE MONIES OR TO MAKE FIRST CLAIM FOR ANY SURPLUS MONIES REALIZED FROM THIS SALE. PROPERTY IS PART OF A HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATION AND BUYER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY UNPAID ASSESSMENTS TO WHICH THE ASSOCIATION IS ENTITLED PURSUANT TO NJSA 45:22A-44.1 SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS OF SALE AS SET FORTH BY THE SHERIFF WHO RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADJOURN THE SALE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE THROUGH PUBLICATION. SUBJECT TO: SUCH FACTS AS AN ACCURATE SURVEY AND PHYSICAL INSPECTION OF THE PREMISES MAY REVEAL, EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, IF ANY; UNPAID TAXES, ASSESSMENTS, WATER AND SEWER LIENS, IF ANY; RIGHTS OF TENANTS AND OCCUPANTS, IF ANY; STATE AND MUNICIPAL ORDINANCES, STATUTES AND REGULATIONS, INCLUDING ZONING ORDINANCES; ANY OUTSTANDING TAXES, WATER AND SEWER WITH INTEREST THROUGH THE DATE OF PAYOFF; IF THE SALE IS SET ASIDE FOR ANY REASON, THE PURCHASER AT THE SALE SHALL BE ENTITLED ONLY TO A RETURN OF THE DEPOSIT PAID. THE PURCHASER SHALL HAVE NO FURTHER RECOURSE, INCLUDING ANY COSTS AND EXPENSES, INCLUDING ATTORNEYS' FEES, FOR BIDDING UPON THE PROPERTY, AGAINST THE MORTGAGEE, OR THE MORTGAGEE'S ATTORNEY; THE OUTSTANDING TAXES, LIENS AND/ OR ENCUMBRANCES DISCLOSED IN THIS PUBLICATION ARE ACCURATE AS OF THE DATE OF SUBMISSION TO THE SHERIFF ONLY. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF ANY POTENTIAL BIDDER AT SALE TO DETERMINE THE AMOUNT DUE, WHICH CAN BE OBTAINED FROM THE LOCAL TAXING AUTHORITY. PLAINTIFF HAS NO OBLIGATION TO FURTHER INVESTIGATE, PUBLISH OR ANNOUNCE ANY SUBSEQUENTLY ACCRUING TAXES, LIENS AND/ OR ENCUMBRANCES. THIRD PARTY BIDDERS EXPRESSLY AGREE AND RECOGNIZE THAT THEY WILL TAKE TITLE SUBJECT TO THE EXISTENCE OF ANY SUBSEQUENTLY ACCRUING TAXES, LIENS AND / OR ENCUMBRANCES AND ABSOLUTELY AND UNEQUIVOCALLY RELEASE ANY RIGHT TO CHALLENGE THE VALIDITY OF THE SALE BASED ON THE EXISTENCE OF SAME. SURPLUS MONEY: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any. Judgment Amount: $62,913.97 besides interest, cost and fees. Seized as the property of NICHOLAS J. MERLINO A/K/A NICHOLAS MERLINO, ET AL., defendant(s), and taken in execution at the suit of DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST  COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR INYMAC INDX MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-AR8, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006-AR8, plaintiff, and to be sold by JOSEPH A. O'DONOGHUE Atlantic County Sheriff The purchaser must pay 20% of the sale price in certified check, cashier's check or treasurer's check immediately. All checks made payable to Atlantic County Sheriff's Office. A separate check is required for each purchase you make. The balance to be paid within 30 days, also in certified check, cashier's check or treasurer's check by 4:00 p.m. in the Sheriff's Office in Mays Landing, New Jersey. The status of this sale and other Sheriff's Sales can be found on our website: www.acsheriff.org STERN & EISENBERG, PC 1120 RT. 73, SUITE 400 MT. LAUREL, NJ 08054 609-397-9200 Attorneys for Plaintiff 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/2025 Ptr. Fee: $261.64; Ad#11771760