"East Baltimore - Johnston Square"

Joshua S. Berman, Esquire
Dross Berman, LLC
600 Jefferson Plaza, Suite 402
Rockville, MD 20852

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S AUCTION

– Johnston Square –

Three Story End-of-Group
TOWNHOME

1122 N. EDEN STREET
Baltimore City, MD 21213

Sale to Be Held
Courthouse Steps
Circuit Court for Baltimore City
100 N. Calvert Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
Directions from Google Maps

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2017
AT 11:00 A.M.

      Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust (the “Deed of Trust”) from Donrico Lewis to the Trustees therein, dated August 13, 2015, and recorded among the Land Records of Baltimore City, Maryland, on August 17, 2015, in Liber 17432, Page 329 , the holder of the indebtedness secured thereby having appointed the undersigned to act as Substitute Trustee, in place and stead of the aforementioned Trustees, by instrument duly executed, acknowledged and recorded among the Land Records aforesaid, default having occurred under the terms thereof and at the request of the party secured thereby, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will sell at Public Auction, at the Circuit Court for Baltimore City Courthouse, the following:

      All that fee simple lot of ground and the improvements thereon, situate and lying in Baltimore City, State of Maryland and being more fully described in the above-referenced Deed of Trust.

      The improvements are believed to comprise a three story brick end-of-group townhome containing 2,064 square feet of living area and 808 square feet of basement space, according to public tax records. Lot size: 16′ x 105′, more or less.

      NOTE: The information contained herein has been obtained from sources deemed reliable and is believed to be accurate. However, no express or implied warranty is made or may be inferred from any such representation. Dimensions, square footage and acreage contained herein are more or less. Prospective purchasers are encouraged to perform their own due diligence, in advance of the auction, regarding the permitted uses of the property.

      TERMS OF SALE: A $5,000 deposit, payable by cashier’s check, will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. The deposit shall be increased to 10% of the purchase price by 11:00 A.M., Monday, October 2, at the Auctioneer’s Office. The holder of the indebtedness, if a bidder at the sale, shall not be required to post a deposit. Balance to be paid in cash at settlement, which shall take place within ten (10) business days following final ratification of the sale by the Circuit Court for Baltimore City at the offices of the undersigned Substitute Trustee. If payment of the balance does not take place within the specified time, the deposit shall be forfeited or the property may be resold at the risk and expense of the purchaser. Interest to be charged on the unpaid purchase money, at the rate stated in the Note executed in connection with the foreclosed Deed of Trust (or modification thereof), from date of contract to date of settlement. If settlement is delayed for any reason, there will be no abatement of interest. All adjustments as of date of contract. Adjustment of current year’s real property taxes are adjusted as of the date of contract, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. All other public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges, ground rent, whether incurred prior to or after the sale are to be paid by the purchaser. The property will be sold in “AS IS” condition, without express or implied warranty as to the nature and description of the improvements as contained herein; and subject to easements, agreements, restrictions or covenants of record affecting same, if any. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property and assumes the risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of contract forward. The purchaser waives and releases the Substitute Trustee, the holder of the indebtedness, the Auctioneers, and their respective agents, successors and assigns from any and all claims the purchaser and/or its successors and assigns may now have or may have in the future relating to the condition of the property, including but not limited to the environmental condition thereof. If the Substitute Trustee is unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit. Upon refund of the deposit this sale shall be null and void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claim against the Substitute Trustee, the holder of the indebtedness or Auctioneers. Recordation costs, transfer taxes and all other costs incident to settlement to be paid by the purchaser. Time shall be of the essence for the purchaser.

      Authority to cancel this sale rests solely with the Substitute Trustee and/or the Auctioneer. Prospective buyers should disregard all other statements and comments made by any other person or entity regarding minimum bids, pricing and cancellations of the sale. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The Substitute Trustee reserves: (1) the right to accept or reject any or all bids; (2) the right to modify or waive the requirements for bidders’ deposits and terms of sale and/or settlement; (3) the right to withdraw the Property from the sale before acceptance of the final bid; and (4) the right to cancel or postpone the sale.

No Buyer’s Premium

Joshua S. Berman, Substitute Trustee