Eastbrook Homes and Macatawa Bank Team to Provide New Homes, New Jobs and the New Community of "West Hamptons"

Grand Rapids, MI, May 17, 2009 --(PR.com)-- The West Hamptons community is located on M-21 just east of Grand Rapids near the Ada-Cascade area in the Forest Hills School District. New custom homes beginning at approximately $220,000 up to $350,000 will be built by Eastbrook Homes. Eastbrook construction crews building new homes provide jobs for local trades. “Investing and building in the communities we live in is an important part of our business success” said Mick McGraw, CEO of Eastbrook Homes. “Now, as the economy begins to move again and with housing costs locally among the lowest in the country, we, along with Macatawa Bank, are proud to provide exceptional homes and communities for people who live and work in Grand Rapids.”

“There is no doubt that the building industry and for that matter the banking industry, have seen their share of difficult times” said Ron Haan, Executive Vice President of Macatawa Bank. “We are excited to be working with Eastbrook Homes to bring West Hamptons back to the market place. This transaction will bring value to Macatawa Bank and with new homes now being such bargains, we feel it is the right time to team with Eastbrook and bring exceptional value to the West Hamptons community.”

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

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