Austin-based SouthStar Communities announced today that one of its signature Hill Country communities, Vintage Oaks, saw a 40% year-over-year increase in new home starts in 2013.

"Not only is this great news as a record-setting pace of growth for Vintage Oaks, we are thrilled to see it as an indicator of the continued growth of the New Braunfels area," said Thad Rutherford, Chief Operating Officer of SouthStar Communities. "We are welcoming three new property owners a week and more than one new home start per week. In an area that was once considered a 'summer weekend getaway,' we're thrilled to be part of the dynamic economic growth of this part of the Hill Country."

Vintage Oaks reported 61 new home starts in 2013, versus 44 new home starts in 2012 and 30 in 2011. In addition, Vintage Oaks sold just under 150 homesites in 2013. Metrostudy, a national housing market research firm, also reported Vintage Oaks as the fastest growing community in the Hill Country in 2013.

The 3,300 acre master-planned community features one to 14 acre homesites, and is soon to introduce a home/lot neighborhood, The Reserve, to accommodate the increase of purchasers seeking to live in a new home more quickly.

Vintage Oaks is a residential community located on Highway 46 in New Braunfels, along the Texas Wine Trail. It features both gated and non-gated neighborhoods with resort-style amenities including an expansive clubhouse, two swimming pools, a lazy river and tots pool and playground. The community also features neighborhood parks, athletic fields, tennis courts and miles of nature trails to enjoy the spectacular natural landscape. Vintage Oaks is within easy commuting distance to San Antonio and Austin, yet is serenely tucked into the Hill Country.

For more information on homes and homesites at Vintage Oaks, visit www.vintageoakstexas.com.

About SouthStar Communities

SouthStar Communities is a fully integrated real estate investment, development and management firm focused on the residential marketplace. Based in Austin, Texas, SouthStar has been creating healthy communities and a legacy of success throughout the Southern United States for a generation. Since its inception in 1999, SouthStar has acquired and developed residential assets valued in excess of $2.5 billion. The company continues to seek opportunities to leverage its experienced team and processes to deliver great experiences for owners and strong financial results for its portfolio partners. For more information, visit www.southstarcommunities.com.

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