OCEAN COUNTY   SHERIFF'S SALE By virtue of the above stated writ, to me directed, issued out of the SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION Docket No. F00526424 will be exposed to sale at public venue on TUESDAY the 3RD DAY OF FEBRUARY, A.D. 2026 between the hours of 12 o'clock and 5 o'clock (at 2 o'clock) Prevailing Time in the afternoon of said day at the Office of the Sheriff, Toms River, Township of Tom's River, County of Ocean, New Jersey. This sale was previously scheduled to be sold on MARCH 18, 2025. On or about that day sale was canceled per attorney for Plaintiff. Sale is now being advertised for 4 consecutive weeks in order to inform the public of the rescheduled date of sale per the attorney for the Plaintiff. All that tract or parcel of land and premises, situate, lying and being in the TOWNSHIP OF STAFFORD, County of Ocean and State of New Jersey. Street and Street No.: 63 CLAUDIA LANE Tax Lot and Block No.: LOT: 152, BLOCK: 147.23 FKA 147-23 Dimensions: APPROXIMATELY: 50' X 147.23'  Nearest Cross Street: MILL CREEK ROAD The above description does not constitute a full legal description, said description is filed at the Office of the Sheriff, 120 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, NJ. THE SHERIFF HEREBY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADJOURN THIS SALE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE BY PUBLICATION. PRIOR LIENS OF AFFIDAVIT: NONE PLAINTIFF'S UPSET BID IS $173,035.49 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 12 F P.L. 1995, C.244(C.2A:50-64) AS AMENDED. THE PROPERTY IS REPORTED TO BE OWNER OCCUPIED. STAFFORD TOWNSHIP HOLDS A CLAIM IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,390.29 PLUS PENALTY FOR 2025 TAXES; $78.42 AND $78.88 PLUS PENALTY FOR WATER; $131.66 PLUS PENALTY FOR SEWER AS OF 10/20/2025. THE FULL DESCRIPTION CAN BE FOUND IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF OCEAN COUNTY IN MORTGAGE BOOK 12457 PAGE 247. SUPERIOR INTERESTS (if any): Any and all easements, covenants, restrictions and reservations of record; Any set of facts which an accurate survey and inspection would disclose; All unpaid municipal taxes, assessments and liens; Any unpaid assessment and any outstanding tax sale certificate; Rights of any party in possession/rights by the NJ Anti-Eviction Act: All Local, County, State, and Federal ordinances and regulations; Any condominium association lien granted priority by N.J.S.A. 46:8B-21b; Any outstanding Condominium, PUD or Homeowner Association dues or fees; Rights of the United States of America, if any; The property is sold in its "AS IS: condition; Purchaser shall be responsible for Sheriff's costs, commission, deed recording fees and realty transfer fees. "May be subject to an Ordinance by the Ocean County Board of Health: 87-01 Section 10. The Sheriff's Department will require notification of the certification of the wells where applicable." 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. The amount of judgement to be satisfied by said sale is the sum of $148,940.43 more or less plus interest. The Sheriff shall deduct his fees, costs and comissions of sale from the total amount bid at the sale. A 20% deposit (cash or certified funds) is required from the Successful Bidder at the time of sale. Seized as the property of THOMAS RICHARDS, ET AL, defendant and taken in execution at the suit of BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., plaintiff by assignee Eliezer Neger (R. 1:4-10), to be sold by  Michael G. Mastronardy, Sheriff. Attorneys for Plaintiff Powers Kirn, LLC 308 Harper Drive - STE 210 PO Box 848 Moorestown, NJ 08057 Sheriff Docket: CH 780268 Dated: 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29/2026 ($245.80)