Trustee Sale No.: AR-26-127510-NJ NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND INTENTION TO SELL YOU MAY LOSE YOUR PROPERTY IF YOU DO NOT TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION McCarthy & Holthus, LLP MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. On 6/17/2022, CODY LYNN BRASWELL AND ASHLEY SHARLENE BRASWELL, HUSBAND AND WIFE executed a Security Instrument encumbering certain property therein described in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”) SOLELY AS A NOMINEE FOR HIGHLANDS RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE, LTD., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS which was recorded on 6/17/2022, in Book N/A, Page N/A, or Document Number 2022R004622, in the real property records of Union County, Arkansas. A default has occurred due to the failure to make timely payments of the indebtedness as required under the terms of the Security Instrument. The maturity of the indebtedness secured by the Security Instrument is hereby accelerated, and the Mortgagee or Trustee intends to sell the property pursuant to the Security Instrument to satisfy the indebtedness. The Mortgagee or Beneficiary has complied with the conditions to exercise the power of sale as set forth in Ark. Code Ann. § 18-50-103. The party initiating this action is Planet Home Lending, LLC, 321 Research Parkway, Suite 303, Meriden, CT, 06450, 203-303-5281. The Mortgagee or Beneficiary has instructed McCarthy & Holthus, LLP to sell the property pursuant to the default provisions of the Security Instrument. McCarthy & Holthus, LLP, as Attorney-in-Fact or as Trustee, will on 6/8/2026, at or about 10:00:00 AM, sell the real property described herein to the highest bidder for cash. The sale will be held at the At the Main Entrance of the Union County Courthouse, 101 North Washington, El Dorado, AR 71730. The property is being sold “as is” with no representation as to its condition. THE PURCHASER OF SAID PROPERTY SHALL PAY THE PRICE BID WITH CERTIFIED FUNDS THE DAY OF SALE AND ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR ALL TRANSFER TAXES AND RECORDING FEES. The following property to be sold is located in Union County, Arkansas, and being more particularly described as: A PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 16 SOUTH, RANGE 16 WEST, UNION COUNTY, ARKANSAS, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING FROM AN EXISTING IRON PIPE MARKING THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 2; THENCE ALONG THE SOUTH FENCE LINE, NORTH 87 DEGREES 22’ 29” WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 47.00 FEET TO A FOUND IRON PIPE FOR A POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE ALONG FENCE LINE, NORTH 88 DEGREES 43’ 49” WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 138.46 FEET TO A FOUND IRON PIPE; THENCE ALONG A FENCE LINE AND A FENCE LINE EXTENDING, NORTH 00 DEGREES 37’ 40” EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 150.30 FEET TO A FOUND IRON PIPE; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 36’ 09” EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 143.00 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF A CEMETERY FENCE LINE TO A FOUND IRON PIPE; THENCE ALONG SAID FENCE LINE, SOUTH 02 DEGREES 21’ 41” WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 150.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID PROPERTY CONTAINS 0.49 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. STREET ADDRESS: 201 W 15TH ST, SMACKOVER, AR 71762 This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. WITNESS my hand this 2026. McCarthy & Holthus, LLP _ Maria Neumann, Attorney Reg. No. 2006278 _ Cole Patton, Attorney Reg. No. 2018206 _ Nakisha Miller, Attorney Reg. No. 2019056 McCarthy & Holthus, LLP One Union Plaza 124 West Capitol, Ste. 865 Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 (214) 291-3800; Fax (214) 291-3801 Direct Mail to: 1255 West 15th Street, Suite 1060 Plano, TX 75075 (214) 291-3800 IDSPub #0314120 5/10/2026 5/17/2026 5/24/2026 5/31/2026
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