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April 22, 2009

Eastbrook Homes announces “New product & New price range.”
This new product offers home buyers a collection of homes starting in the $120’s.

Grand Rapids, April 22, 2009 – Eastbrook Homes, a Michigan home and community builder, today announced the new “Hometown series” of homes starting from the $120,000’s… The Eastbrook designs range in size and offer many value packed amenities such as Energy Star Plus® performance. Energy Star® qualified homes include a variety of energy-efficient features and, most important, provide significant cost savings.

Eastbrook Homes will match the government $8,000 first time buyer stimulus with an additional $8,000 incentive offered to first time as well as all new homebuyers. Or a buyer can choose an interest rate buy-down. “Our team is committed to delivering the best available value to today’s new home buyers.” said Mick McGraw of Eastbrook Homes.

For more than 40 years, Eastbrook Homes has offered West Michigan home buyers exceptional neighborhoods, incomparable value, inspiring choices and extraordinary service. The company’s Grand Rapids and Lakeshore communities include Ada Moorings, Arbor Hills, Bailey’s Grove, Cannon Farms, Cooks Crossing, Fairmount Square, Hathaway Lakes, Lowing Woods, the Meadows of Cannon Farms, Saddle Ridge and Windflower Bay, as well as the Michael McGraw community of Stoneshire in Ada. Eastbrook Homes is also proud to serve the greater Lansing and Auburn, Alabama communities. To learn more, visit www.eastbrookhomes.com

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March 12, 2009

Eastbrook Homes announces “Dreams & Designs” event offers new home buyers & home remodelers, access to top design talent and trends, a huge success!

Grand Rapids, March 12, 2009- Eastbrook Homes, a Michigan home and community builder announced today the new home design seminar series: “Dreams & Designs 09” Get the Wow now… was a huge success with over 40 people in attendance. The event was co-hosted by The Pottery Barn; Homecrest Kitchen trends and Delta Faucets and took place on February 26th.

“We wanted to share with homebuyers the optimism we feel and expose them to a great evening. We anticipated about 20 people attending so this event completely exceeded our expectations.” said Bob Sorensen of Eastbrook Homes.

Eastbrook Homes will sponsor more sponsor upcoming events such as: “Real Estate the American Dream”, Ask the Builder and an event focused on Landscaping trends.
For more information on upcoming seminars call Eastbrook Homes (616) 988-1335 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit the website http: www.eastbrookhomes.com for more information.

Eastbrook Homes has offered West Michigan home buyers exceptional neighborhoods, incomparable value, inspiring choices and extraordinary service for more than 40 years. The company’s Grand Rapids and Lakeshore communities include Ada Moorings, Arbor Hills, Bailey’s Grove, Cannon Farms, Cooks Crossing, Fairmount Square, Hathaway Lakes, Lowing Woods, the Meadows of Cannon Farms, Saddle Ridge and Windflower Bay, as well as the Michael McGraw community of Stoneshire in Ada. The privately held company is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. To learn more, visit www.eastbrookhomes.com

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March 2, 2009

Eastbrook Homes names the winners of their “Name the family” contest

The Greenmakers are here! Over 200 names were submitted by web viewers. This “cartoon family” now has their names…and their home. Designed to be a creative messenger for some of Eastbrook Homes programs and plans, the Greenmakers will be seen on the Eastbrook Homes website (www.eastbrookhomes.com) as well as other websites such as Mlive and Clear Channel websites. The Greenmaker family will be used in traditional media as well.

The Greenmakers love quality and value. The family is quite social, and is focused on being “green.” (Especially their young daughter Brook)

The family’s last name will be: “Greenmaker” Dad’s name, Robert; Moms name, Betty; Daughter, Brook, Son, Jimmy and last but not least the family dog….Bailey. Look for the Greenmakers on the web or somewhere in your town! They will be promoting many Eastbrook Homes advantages from being Michigan’s leading Energy Star builder, to the Eastbrook Stimulus Package as well as Energy saving building and buying tips.

Six lucky entrants won an iPod® Shuffle for their winning names. These folks will enjoy their favorite music for years to come thanks to the Greenmakers!

Eastbrook Homes has offered West Michigan home buyers exceptional neighborhoods, incomparable value, inspiring choices and extraordinary service for more than 40 years. The company’s Grand Rapids and Lakeshore communities include Ada Moorings, Arbor Hills, Bailey’s Grove, Cannon Farms, Cooks Crossing, Fairmount Square, Hathaway Lakes, Lowing Woods, the Meadows of Cannon Farms, Saddle Ridge and Windflower Bay as well as the Michael McGraw community of Stoneshire in Ada. The privately held company is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. To learn more, visit: www.eastbrookhomes.com

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January 30, 2009

Eastbrook homes adds another neighborhood amenity with February 5th clubhouse grand opening

Nunica, Michigan - (January 3oth, 2009) Eastbrook Homes, Michigan’s largest energy star home builder, will officially open the Hathaway Lakes community clubhouse with a grand opening party and ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, February 5, 2009 from 3:30 – 6:00 pm.
Mick McGraw of Eastbrook homes along with the Grand Haven Chamber of commerce, and other dignitaries, will preside over the festivities.
Says Mick McGraw, CEO of Eastbrook Homes, “Eastbrook Homes is excited to invest in, and add this wonderful amenity to Hathaway Lakes. It will serve as a centerpiece for this great community for years to come.”
Just one of the many amenities that help define Hathaway lakes will be the clubhouse. This facility is available for use by all residents. The clubhouse can be rented for special occasions. Included are a large gathering great room, kitchen and State of the art exercise room.
An outdoor pool is scheduled to begin construction, spring 2009.
Hathaway Lakes is a planned community located just north of M-104 between Spring lake and Nunica.
When complete the community will feature over 500 single family homes and condominiums. Hathaway Lakes also features multiple ponds, a community park and gazebo. In the future, Hathaway Lakes will have a connection to the Ottawa Kent trail system.
for more than 41 years, Eastbrook Homes has offered West Michigan home buyers exceptional neighborhoods, incomparable value, inspiring choices and extraordinary service. the company’s Grand Rapids and Lakeshore communities include Ada Moorings, Bailey’s Grove, Cannon Farms, Cook’s Crossing, Fairmount Square, Hathaway Lakes, Lowing Woods, the Meadows of Cannon Farms, Saddle Ridge and Windflower Bay as well as the Michael McGraw community of Stoneshire in Ada. Eastbrook is also proud to serve Lansing Michigan in 5 great communities as well as Auburn, Alabama at the Preserve.
To learn more, visit www.eastbrookhomes.com

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October 9, 2008

Eastbrook Homes, an energy star® leader, announces twilight tours

GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Eastbrook Homes is pleased to announce the start of the “Eastbrook Homes Twilight Tours.” The Twilight Tours will take place every Thursday evening from 5-7 pm beginning October 16 and will kick off with a WOOD radio 105.7 radio remote. “We have a dual goal with this.” Said Bob Sorensen of Eastbrook Homes. ”First we want to provide a convenient time to visit our models for ’time–strapped’ customers. Second, In 2008 Eastbrook Homes has built 13% of all new Energy Star® homes in the State of Michigan – more homes than any other builder.” Our goal is to show people how an Eastbrook home can save them money in comparison to a home not built with the same Energy Star Plus® benefits. With heating costs expected to skyrocket and family budgets squeezed, Eastbrook Homes believes energy efficiency is more important now than ever, and will continue to be paramount to buyers and homeowners. “We’re excited about our future in the building business” said Sorensen. Although this is a challenging time, we are constantly trying to improve efficiencies and think of new ways to serve our customers. Now is the absolute best time to buy a new Eastbrook home!”

For more than 40 years, Eastbrook Homes has offered West Michigan home buyers exceptional neighborhoods, incomparable value, inspiring choices and extraordinary service. The company’s Grand Rapids and Lakeshore communities include Ada Moorings, Arbor Hills, Bailey’s Grove, Cannon Farms, Cooks Crossing, Fairmount Square, Hathaway Lakes, Lowing Woods, the Meadows of Cannon Farms, Saddle Ridge and Windflower Bay, as well as the Michael McGraw community of Stoneshire in Ada. To learn more, visit www.eastbrookhomes.com

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JUNE 18, 2008

Eastbrook Homes is recognized with a 2008 Energy Star® Leadership in Housing Award

GRAND RAPIDS- Eastbrook Homes is pleased to announce that it has been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with a 2008 ENERGY STAR Leadership in Housing award. This award recognizes the important contribution that our organization has made to energy-efficient construction and environmental protection by building more than 100 ENERGY STAR qualified homes last year. Eastbrook Homes has committed that 100% of the homes they build will be ENERGY STAR qualified. Over the past year, 13% of all new ENERGY STAR homes were built by Eastbrook Homes. Collectively, these homes will save our customers approximately $43,806 on utility bills this year.

The environmental benefits of these ENERGY STAR qualified homes are the equivalent of:

• Eliminating the emissions from 48.02 vehicles
• Saving 290,472 lbs of coal
• Planting 79.38 acres of trees or
• Saving the environment 569,674 pounds of CO2 per year.

Homes that earn the ENERGY STAR meet strict guidelines for energy efficiency set by EPA. ENERGY STAR qualified homes are at least 15 percent more energy efficient than homes built to the 2004 International Residential Code (IRC), and includes additional energy-saving features that typically make them 20-30% more efficient than standard homes. ENERGY STAR qualified homes can include a variety of energy-efficient features, such as effective insulation, high performance windows, tight construction and ducts, efficient heating and cooling equipment and ENERGY STAR qualified lighting and appliances.

ENERGY STAR is growing strong in the residential new construction market. In 2007, over 120,000 new homes were constructed to meet ENERGY STAR guidelines, bringing the total number of ENERGY STAR qualified homes to almost 840,000. Owners of these homes are saving more than $200 million annually on their utility bills.

According to Sam Rashkin, National Director of ENERGY STAR for Homes, “ENERGY STAR qualified homes are better homes that cost less to own, protect our environment, reduce our reliance on imported energy, and improve our economy. Leadership in Housing award recipients are making a meaningful difference at this critical time in our country’s history.”

For more than 40 years, Eastbrook Homes has offered West Michigan home buyers exceptional neighborhoods, incomparable value, inspiring choices and extraordinary service. The company’s Grand Rapids and Lakeshore communities include Ada Moorings, Arbor Hills, Bailey’s Grove, Cannon Farms, Cooks Crossing, Fairmount Square, Hathaway Lakes, Lowing Woods, the Meadows of Cannon Farms, Saddle Ridge and Windflower Bay, as well as the Michael McGraw community of Stoneshire in Ada. To learn more, visit www.eastbrookhomes.com

ENERGY STAR was introduced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in 1992 as a voluntary market-based partnership to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through increased energy efficiency. Today, ENERGY STAR offers businesses and consumers energy-efficient solutions to save energy, money and help protect the environment for future generations. More than 9,000 organizations are ENERGY STAR partners committed to improving the energy efficiency of products, homes, buildings and businesses. For more information about ENERGY STAR, visit www.energystar.gov or call toll-free 1-888-STAR-YES (1-888-782-7937).