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ONLINE BIDDING POWERED BY:
Kenneth L. Hooper, Assignee for the Purpose of Foreclosure
c/o Hearne & Bailey, P.A.
126 East Main Street
Salisbury, Maryland 21801
(410) 749-5144
CIVIL ACTION NO. 20-C-13-008207 FC
CIRCUIT COURT FOR TALBOT COUNTY
Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale and Authority contained in a certain Mortgage from William J. Sahm and Sandra Sahm to Wilmington Trust FSB, dated September 27, 2007, and recorded among the Land Records of Talbot County, Maryland, in Liber M.A.S. No. 1575, Folio 64, said Mortgage being assigned to M&T Bank by Assignment of Mortgage dated August 31, 2011, and recorded among the Land Records of Talbot County, Maryland, in Liber M.A.S. No. 1918, Folio 241, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the holder of the indebtedness secured by the Mortgage having assigned said Mortgage to the Assignee for the purpose of foreclosure by Assignment of Mortgage, dated March 25, 2011, and recorded among the Land Records of Talbot County, Maryland, in Liber M.A.S. No. 1886, Folio 078, and by Confirmatory Assignment of Mortgage, dated March 6, 2012, and recorded among the Land Records of Talbot County, Maryland, in Liber M.A.S. No. 1968, Folio, 241, Assignee will offer for sale at public auction the below referenced property AT THE COURT HOUSE ENTRANCE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR TALBOT COUNTY, AT THE COURT HOUSE STEPS, LOCATED AT 11 NORTH WASHINGTON STREET, EASTON, MARYLAND 21601,
DESCRIPTION: All that lot or parcel of ground situate, lying and being in the Fifth Election District, Talbot County, Maryland, being more particularly shown and designated as Lot No. 2 on a certain Plat entitled: “PLAT SHOWING PHASE I OF THE SUBDIVISION GREY GOOSE FARM IN THE FIFTH ELECTION DISTRICT TALBOT COUNTY, MARYLAND,” dated January, 1991, revised to February 1, 1991, prepared by Rauch, Walla and Lane, Inc. and recorded among the Plat Records of Talbot County, Maryland, in P.C. 2/7CC; reference being hereby made to said Plat and the record thereof for a more complete description of said Lot No. 2 by metes and bounds, courses and distances; and being the same property conveyed unto William J. Sahm and Sandra Sahm by Deed from Susan Mizell Pickel, dated May 7, 2002, and recorded among the Land Records of Talbot County, Maryland, in Liber M.A.S. No. 1062, Folio 696. All of the above described property is being conveyed TOGETHER WITH the improvements and fixtures thereon and the rights and powers reserved and any other rights, powers and appurtenances thereto belonging or appertaining, including, without limitation, a right-of-way over “Feather Lane Proposed Private Road” as shown on the above mentioned plat leading to the public road shown as “Bar Neck Road (Existing Public Road). SUBJECT, however, to the obligations of such owner as more particularly set forth in any Declarations and Covenants of record, as amended, if any, including the covenants, restrictions, conditions and reservations set forth in that Deed to Susan Mizell Pickel, dated October 19, 1994, and recorded among the Land Records of Talbot County, Maryland, in Liber M.A.S. No. 789, Folio 26. The above described property is being offered for sale SUBJECT to any violation notices and subject to all covenants, agreements, conditions, liens, easements and restrictions as may appear among the Land Records of Talbot County, Maryland, affecting same, if any.
IMPROVEMENTS: The above described property is improved by a dwelling. The property is also improved with a garage with partially finished second floor and two partially completed one-story sleeping area buildings with full bathrooms. It is believed, but not represented, that no Certificate of Occupancy has been issued for any of the improvements on the property. Assignee makes no representations as to the buildings’ compliance with building codes or the building permits.
TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of Forty Thousand Dollars ($40,000.00) will be required of the purchaser. Said deposit shall be in the form of cash, certified or cashier’s check at the time and place of sale, or other form of security, at the sole discretion of the Assignee, the balance of the purchase price to be secured to the satisfaction of the Assignee. The balance in cash shall be due at settlement which shall be within twenty (20) days after final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Talbot County, Maryland, unless such period is extended by the Assignee, his successors or assigns, for good cause shown, time being of the essence. In the event the property is purchased by someone other than the holder of the indebtedness secured by the Mortgage, or any of its subsidiaries or related entities, interest shall be paid on the unpaid purchase money at the rate of 4.00% from date of sale to the date of settlement. In the event settlement is delayed for any reason and the property is purchased by someone other than the holder of the indebtedness, its subsidiaries and/or affiliates, there shall be no abatement of interest caused by the delay. If payment of the balance does not take place within twenty (20) days of ratification, in addition to any other legal or equitable remedies available to him, the Assignee may declare the entire deposit forfeited and resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. In such event, the defaulting purchaser shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price, all costs and expenses of sale, attorneys’ fees and all other charges incurred by the Assignee. The purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds or profits resulting from any resale of the property. The property will be sold in “AS IS,” “WHERE IS” condition without recourse, representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, as to its nature, condition, description, or its suitability for a particular or general purpose. Quantity or quality of the land and improvements is not of the essence. Taxes, rents, annually payable public charges and assessments, water and sewer charges, including the front foot benefit charges of the appropriate governing agency, if any, and association dues, if applicable, will be adjusted to the date of sale and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. All costs of conveyancing, including attorney’s fees, state documentary stamps, agricultural transfer tax, state and county transfer taxes and recordation taxes will be paid by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. In the event that the property is occupied by tenants/patrons, the Assignee assumes no responsibility for security deposits or other monies paid by tenants/patrons to anyone. The purchaser is purchasing the subject property subject to any Talbot County Code violations and any fines related thereto and shall be responsible for abating said violations, if any, and the payment of said fines related thereto. The purchaser’s sole remedy at law or in equity, in the event the Assignee is unable to convey marketable title to the property, by reason of any defect in the title or for any reason otherwise, shall be limited to the return of the deposit. Upon return of the deposit, the sale shall be null and void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claims against the Assignee or his respective agents, attorneys, employees, successors and assigns. Assignee makes no warranties, expressed or implied, as to the use, zoning or habitability condition of the premises on the property. There are no warranties as to the building’s compliance with any building, zoning or life safety code in effect and bidder should verify all matters in person. Risk of loss passes at the date and time of sale. Neither the Assignee, the holder of the indebtedness, nor the Auctioneer shall be responsible for any federal, state or county environmental violations, if any exist, and the purchaser is responsible for, and the property is sold subject to, any environmental matter or condition, whether latent or observable, if any, that may exist at or affect or relate to the property and to any governmental requirements affecting same. Neither the Assignee, the holder of the indebtedness, nor any other party makes any warranty or representation of any kind or nature regarding the physical condition of, the description of, the environmental condition of, or title to the property. Purchaser shall furnish an Affidavit of Identification and Capacity pursuant to Rule 14-305(b) of the Maryland Rules of Procedure. The conveyance of the property by the Assignee to the purchaser at settlement shall be by Assignee Deed without covenant or warranty. The Assignee reserves the right to reject any and all bids. The Assignee reserves the right to postpone sale by public announcement at the time and place of sale. The Assignee reserves the right to modify or waive the requirements for bidder’s deposits and terms of sale and/or settlement. If the holder of the indebtedness secured by the Mortgage or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates is the successful bidder, it shall be exempt from the terms of sale set forth herein, including the requirement for a deposit. The holder of the indebtedness secured by the Mortgage shall be permitted to bid at sale. The contract of sale between the Assignee, as seller, and the purchaser (the “Contract of Sale”) shall include, by reference, all the terms and conditions contained herein, as well as such other terms the Assignee deems necessary and appropriate. Purchaser shall be responsible for registering the acquisition of the property within thirty (30) days of the above referenced foreclosure auction. Prior to bidding and as a condition of bidding, all prospective bidders shall register and display photo identification, deposit funds and when bidding as an agent, provide a recordable power of attorney. When a corporation or limited liability company is bidding, it shall also provide evidence that it is in good standing with its state of incorporation. The sale may be recorded, televised, videotaped and/or broadcast. NOTE: The information contained herein was obtained from sources deemed to be reliable, but is offered for informational purposes only. The Assignee, Auctioneer and the holder of the indebtedness do not make any representations or warranties with respect to the accuracy of the information contained herein. Prospective purchasers are urged to make their own inspection and consult with their own attorneys for legal issues. For information, please contact Kenneth L. Hooper, Assignee, at (410) 749-5144, or Marshall Auction-Marketing Co., Inc. at (410) 749-8092.
Kenneth L. Hooper
Assignee for the Purpose of Foreclosure