NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE OF SALE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COUNTY OF BUNCOMBE COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 26SP000256-100 In the Matter of the Foreclosure of the Deed of Trust executed by Jasmine Jones, unmarried Grantor, to Gracie K. Paulson NOTICE OF SALE Original Trustee, As recorded in Book 6156 at Page 1015-1021 of the Buncombe County Public Registry. See Substitution of Trustee which Substitutes Betsey Matthews as Substitute Trustee in the place and stead of Original Trustee, as recorded in Book 6543, Pages 1803-1808 of the Buncombe County Public Registry. ______________________________________ Pursuant to the power and authority contained in the Deed of Trust from Jasmine Jones to Gracie K. Paulson (the "Original Trustee") for the benefit of Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity, Inc., for itself and Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity Inc. as Agent pursuant to that certain Participation and Servicing Agreement dated January 1, 2020 between Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity Inc. and North Carolina Housing Finance Agency recorded in Book 6156, Pages 1015-1021 of the Buncombe County Public Registry (the "Deed of Trust"), the undersigned Substitute Trustee will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash, the real property commonly known as 26 New Heights Drive, Asheville, North Carolina, as more particularly described in Exhibit A attached to the Deed of Trust (which description is fully incorporated herein by reference), together with all rights, privileges and appurtenances thereto (the "Property"). The sale will be made pursuant to an Order entered by the Clerk of Superior Court of Buncombe County in Special Proceeding No. 26SP000256-100 authorizing foreclosure under the power of sale contained in the Deed of Trust. The record owner of the Property as reflected by the records of the Register of Deeds of Buncombe County not more than ten (10) days prior to the posting of this Notice was Jasmine Jones. The Property will be sold subject to any and all matters superior to the lien of the Deed of Trust, including without limitation: (a) superior mortgages, deeds of trust, liens and assessments, if any; (b) the lien of unpaid ad valorem taxes; (c) valid and enforceable easements and restrictions of record; and (d) matters which would be revealed by a current and accurate survey of the property. The Property will be sold "AS IS, WHERE IS." Neither the Substitute Trustee nor the holder of the debt secured by the Deed of Trust, nor their respective officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representatives, make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such conditions expressly are disclaimed. Pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes Section 45-21.10, any successful bidder may be required to deposit with the Substitute Trustee immediately upon conclusion of the sale a cash deposit in an amount not to exceed the greater of five percent (5%) of the amount bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00). Any successful bidder shall be required to tender the full balance of the purchase price so bid in cash or certified check at the time the Substitute Trustee tenders to him a deed for the Property or attempts to tender such deed, and should said successful bidder fail to pay the full balance of the purchase price so bid at that time, he shall remain liable on his bid as provided for in North Carolina General Statutes Sections 45-21.30(d) and (e). In addition to the purchase price so bid any successful bidder will also be responsible for payment of revenue stamps and other costs of closing the sale, including fees and costs of the Substitute Trustee incurred after the date of sale. The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as by law required. DATE OF SALE: JULY 14, 2026 HOUR OF SALE: 10:00 a.m._ PLACE OF SALE: Buncombe County Courthouse This the 3rd day of June, 2026. __/s/Betsey Matthews________ Betsey Matthews Edmonds & Matthews, PLLC P.O. Box 206 411 Liberty Rd Candler, NC 28715 Phone (828) 665-1255 July 1, 8 2026 LGSC0532892