NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER STATE OF GEORGIA MUSCOGEE COUNTY Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Deed to Secure Debt given by MADALIN BRAYBOY to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC AS NOMINEE FOR HOMETOWN EQUITY MORTGAGE, LLC DBA THELENDER, IT SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, dated May 12, 2023, and recorded in Deed Book 14138, Page 46, MUSCOGEE County, Georgia records, as last transferred to Plante Home Lending LLC, by assignment recorded in Deed Book 14991, Page 425, in the Office of the Clerk of MUSCOGEE County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note of even date in the original principal amount of $108,007.00, with interest at the rate specified therein, there will be sold by the undersigned at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the Courthouse door of MUSCOGEE County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in October, 2026, to wit: October 6, 2026, the following described property: ALL THAT LOT, TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 141 OF THE COWETA RESERVE OF MUSCOGEE COUNTY, GEORGIA AND BEING KNOWN AN DESIGNATED AS LOT SIX (6), BLOCK "W", 4TH ADDITION OF STEAM MILL HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION, AS SAID LOT IS SHOWN ON PLAT OF SAID SUBDIVISION RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT OF SAID COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK 16, FOLIO 122. SUBJECT TO ALL EASEMENTS, RIGHS OF WAY, RESTRICTIONS AND COVENANTS OF RECORD. The debt secured by said Deed to Secure Debt has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Deed to Secure Debt. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in the Deed to Secure Debt and by law, including attorney's fees (notice of intent to collect attorney's fees having been given). Said property is commonly known as 242 MCCARTHA DRIVE, COLUMBUS, GEORGIA 31907, together with all fixtures and personal property attached to and constituting a part of said property. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party (or parties) in possession of the subject property is (are): by MADALIN BRAYBOY or tenant or tenants. Said property will be sold subject to (a) any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), (b) any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, and (c) all matters of record superior to the Deed to Secure Debt first set out above, including, but not limited to, assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, easements, restrictions, covenants, etc. The sale will be conducted subject to (1) confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code; (2) O.C.G.A. Section 9-13-172.1; and (3) final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 9-13-172.1, which allows for certain procedures regarding the rescission of judicial and non-judicial sales in the State of Georgia, the Deed Under Power and other foreclosure documents may not be provided until final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan as provided in the preceding paragraph. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 44-14-162.2, the entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend and modify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor is: Planet Home Lending, LLC Attention: Loss Mitigation Department 321 Research Parkway, Suite 303 Meriden, CT 06450 (855) 884-2250 The foregoing notwithstanding, nothing in OC.G.A. Section 44-14-162.2 shall be construed to require the secured creditor to negotiate, amend or modify the terms of the Deed to Secure Debt described herein. This sale is conducted on behalf of the secured creditor under the power of sale granted in the aforementioned security instrument, specifically being Planet Home Lending, LLC as attorney in fact for MADALIN BRAYBOY Kahane & Associates, P.A. 180 Interstate N Parkway, Suite 200 Atlanta, Georgia 30339 Telephone: (404) 252-6385 File No.: 26-02370 THIS LAW FIRM IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IPL0367790 Aug 30,Sep 6,13,20,27 2026