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Notice of Trustee's Sale

| December 21, 2005 8:00 PM

Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.

I.

On December 30, 2005, at 10:00 a.m. inside the main lobby of the Police Justice Building (Balsam Street Entrance) 401 South Balsam in the City of Moses Lake, State of Washington, the undersigned Trustee (subject to any conditions imposed by the trustee to protect lender and borrower) will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County(ies) of Grant, State of Washington:

Tax Parcel ID No.: 09-0522-000

Abbreviated Legal: Lot 4, Block 2 Replat of Tract 31 Battery Orchard

Lot 4, Block 2, replat of Tract 31 Batter Orchard Tracts, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Volume 3 of Plats, Page 28, records of Grant County, Washington.

Commonly known as: 716 South Margaret Street

Moses Lake, WA 98837

which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 06/04/03, recorded on 06/05/03, under Auditor's File No. 1126563, records of Grant County, Washington, from Isaac R. Valdez, a single man and Elizabeth Lopez, a single woman, as Grantor, to First American Title Insurance Company, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee for Sterling Capital Mortgage Company, as Beneficiary.

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 Grantor's or Borrower's default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust.

III.

The Beneficiary alleges default of the Deed of Trust for failure to pay the following amounts now in arrears and/or other defaults:

Amount due to reinstate by

09/25/2005

A. Monthly Payments $4,379.24

B. Late Charges $173.48

C. Advances $25.00

D. Other Arrears $0.00

Total Arrearage $4,577.72

E. Trustee's Expenses

(Itemization)

Trustee's Fee $675.00

Attorneys' Fees $0.00

Title Report $582.12

Process Service $95.00

Statutory Mailings $78.00

Recording Fees $30.00

Publication $0.00

Other $0.00

Total Costs $1,460.12

Total Amount Due: $6,037.84

Other potential defaults do not involve payment to 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

IV.

The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal Balance of $93,956.32 together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument secured from 03/01/05, 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 December 30, 2005. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances costs and fees thereafter due, must be cured by 12/19/05 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before the close of the Trustee's business on 12/19/05 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances, costs and fees thereafter due, is/are cured and the Trustee's fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after 12/19/05 (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 balance of 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.

VI.

A written notice of default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es):

NAME AND ADDRESS

Isaac R. Valdez Elizabeth Lopez

716 South Margaret Street 716 South Margaret Street

Moses Lake, WA 98837 Moses Lake, WA 98837

Jane Doe Valdez, John Doe Lopez,

spouse of Isaac R. Valdez spouse of Elizabthe Lopez

716 South Margaret Street 716 South Margaret Street

Moses Lake, WA 98837 Moses Lake, WA 98837

by both first class and either certified mail, return receipt requested, or registered mail on 08/24/05, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 08/25/05 Grantor and Borrower were personally served with said written notice of default or the written notice of default was posted on a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting.

VII.

The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it a statement of all foreclosure costs and trustee's 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 their right, title and 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 sale 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 sale.

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 proceedings under the unlawful detainer act, Chapter 59.12 RCW.

The trustee's rules of auction may be accessed at www.northwesttrustee.com and are incorporated by this reference. You may also access sale status at www.northwesttrustee.com

EFFECTIVE: 09/25/2005 Northwest Trustee Services, Inc., Trustee

By /s/ Becky Baker

Authorized Signature

PO BOX 997

Bellevue, WA 98009-0997

Contact: Becky Baker (425) 586-1900

# 012010

Pub.: December 1, 22, 2005