Re: SMITH, KURT W NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Pursuant to R.C.W. Chapter 61.24, et seq. and 62A.9A-604(a)(2) et seq. Trustee's Sale No: WA-AWB-13013604 Loan No. 52117518 I NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee, PEAK FORECLOSURE SERVICES OF WASHINGTON, INC., will on August 23, 2013, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at THE 2ND FLOOR ENTRY PLAZA OUTSIDE THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 930 TACOMA AVENUE SOUTH, TACOMA, WA, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following described real and personal property (hereafter referred to collectively as the "Property"), situated in the County of PIERCE, State of Washington, to-wit LOT 38, HENDERSON BAY ESTATES, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED UNDER RECORDING NUMBER 9912215003, IN PIERCE COUNTY, WASHINGTON. Tax Parcel No: 3000610380, commonly known as 10814 63RD AVE NW, GIG HARBOR, WA. The Property is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 2/5/ 2008, recorded 2/5/2008, under Auditor's/Recorder's No. 200802050794, records of PIERCE County, Washington, from KURT W. SMITH, AN UNMARRIED MAN, as Grantor, to PACIFIC NORTHWEST TITLE COMPANY, as Trustee, in favor of BANK OF TACOMA, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which is presently held by AMERICAN WEST BANK AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER WITH BANK OF THE NORTHWEST AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER WITH BANK OF TACOMA. II No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any court by reason of the Borrower's or Grantor's default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III The default(s) for which this foreclosure is/are made are as follows: FAILURE TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL BALANCE WHICH BECAME DUE 03/ 01/2009 AT MATURITY, TOGETHER WITH ACCRUED AND ACCRUING INTEREST, CHARGES, FEES AND COSTS AS SET FORTH. Other potential defaults do not involve payment of the Beneficiary. If applicable, each of these defaults must also be cured. Listed below are categories of common defaults, which do not involve payment of money to the Beneficiary. Opposite each such listed default is a brief description of the action/documentation necessary to cure the default. The list does not exhaust all possible other defaults; any defaults identified by Beneficiary or Trustee that are not listed below must also be cured. OTHER DEFAULT, ACTION NECESSARY TO CURE Nonpayment of Taxes/Assessments Deliver to Trustee written proof that all taxes and assessments against the property are paid current Default under any senior lien Deliver to Trustee written proof that all senior liens are paid current and that no other defaults exist. Failure to insure property against hazard Deliver to Trustee written proof that the property is insured against hazard as required by the Deed of Trust. Waste Cease and desist from committing waste, repair all damage to property and maintain property as required in Deed of Trust. Unauthorized sale of property (Due on Sale) Revert title to permitted vestee. Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: IV The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal $486,807.25, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument secured, and such other costs and fees as are due under the note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. V The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on August 23, 2013. The defaults) referred to in paragraph III must be cured by August 12, 2013 (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time on or before August 12, 2013, (11 days before the sale date) the defaults) as set forth in paragraph III is/are cured and the Trustee's fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated at any time after August 12, 2013, (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following addresses: KURT W. SMITH, 10814 63RD AVE NW, GIG HARBOR, WA, 98332 by both first class and certified mail on 03/ 11/2013, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 3/11/ 2013, the Borrower and Grantor were personally served with said written notice of default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all of their interest in the above described property. IX Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the same pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee's Sate. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 days from the recording date on this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR TO AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to access your situation and refer you to mediation if you eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep house, you may contact the following: • The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Telephone: 1877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663) Web site: www.wshfc.org • The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development; Telephone: 1-800-569-4287 Web site: www.hud.gov • The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing: Telephone: 1800-606-4819 Web site: www.ocla.wa.gov X NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS The purchaser at the Trustee's Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the Deed of Trust, including occupants and tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants and tenants by summary proceeding under the Unlawful Detainer Act Chapter 59.12 RCW. Sale Information Line: 714-730-2727 or Website: http://www.lpsasap.com DATED: April 12, 2013. PEAK FORECLOSURE SERVICES OF WASHINGTON, INC., AS TRUSTEE Smith Tower, 26th Floor, 506 Second Ave., Seattle, WA 98104 By: Lilian Solano, Trustee Sale Officer Address for Service of Process: Peak Foreclosure Services of Washington, Inc. 506 Second Ave Ste 2600 Seattle, WA 98104 (206) 682-0822 Address for Account Inquiries: Peak Foreclosure Services, Inc. 5900 Canoga Avenue, Suite 220 Woodland Hills, CA 91367 (818) 591-9237 A-4381056 07/19/2013, 08/09/2013