CWS develops, acquires, repositions, manages, and disposes of luxury multifamily apartment communities in high-growth U.S. markets. Its build-to-own and investment platform serves renters seeking professionally managed homes while providing investors diversified residential assets and property-management services through an operating model.
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AI-researched delivery record, not yet confirmed by the developer. Dates may be approximate; original sources are linked.
AI research over published reviews and resident comments. Scores are a model’s reading of opinion, not figures stated on a page, and nothing here feeds any number above it. The links under each block are the pages that research says it used. Based on available resident reviews of covered buildings. These are reported experiences, not independent building inspections, and may not represent all residents or properties.
| Project | Overall | Structure & systems | Management & living |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marq Bronco ButteNorth Gateway, Phoenix398 units | 10.0/ 10 | 7.9/ 10 RentCafe 5/5, 5/5 · 3 reviews · rentcafe.com Combined from 2 published figures on 1 platform, weighted by review count, adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint where reviews are few: 7.9. | 7.9/ 10 RentCafe 5/5, 5/5, 5/5, 5/5, 5/5, 5/5 · 3 reviews · rentcafe.com Combined from 6 published figures on 1 platform, weighted by review count, adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint where reviews are few: 7.9. |
Google Reviews/Maps provides the largest published review base, 5/5 from 19 reviews, which converts to 10/10 under the specified curve. RentCafe independently reports 5.0/5 from three resident reviews and all listed category scores are 5.0/5; the written evidence is also strongly positive, with only one minor comment about an elevator. | |||
Residents describe the property as brand new, with “modern and beautiful” finishes, bright and quiet apartments, and a “well cared for” community. RentCafe publishes a 5.0/5 maintenance sub-rating from three reviews, while one reviewer said, “It would be even better if there were an elevator”; no leaks, HVAC, plumbing, electrical or waterproofing failures were reported. | Published reviews consistently praise the day-to-day experience: one resident called staff “helpful, responsive, and genuinely kind,” while another said the community is “clean and beautiful and well kept.” Reviewers also highlight the gym, pool, dog park, peaceful atmosphere and welcoming leasing staff; no recurring operational complaint was found. | ||
| The AveryBrushy Creek, Austin258 units | 8.5/ 10 | 7.5/ 10 | 8.5/ 10 |
Google Reviews/Maps provides the largest published review base and sets the level at 4.5/5, converted to 8.5/10. The overall score remains high because most written feedback praises management, maintenance, amenities and common-area upkeep, while the serious false-alarm complaint and thinner-ceiling/noise concerns temper—but do not overturn—the anchor. | |||
Structural feedback is mixed. One reviewer said the apartments were “built okay” but that the ceilings were “so so so thin,” with walls shaking and pictures falling from noise above; the same review expressed concern about future water damage and mold, while also noting new appliances and double-paned windows. Other residents described the community as well maintained and said repairs were handled quickly. | Day-to-day feedback is strongly positive: residents describe staff as “super nice, helpful, and responsive,” say issues are resolved “asap,” and praise the pool, gym, clubhouse, dog parks and clean common areas. Countervailing reports include false alarms occurring “multiple times a week for hours on end,” severe upstairs-noise transfer, and dog waste in shared areas. | ||
| The ClarkWest End, Austin226 units | 8.1/ 10 | 7.8/ 10 RentCafe 4.5/5 · 56 reviews · rentcafe.com RentCafe publishes 4.5/5 from 56 reviews. Adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall, and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint (more strongly the fewer the reviews), that gives 7.8. | 7.8/ 10 RentCafe 4.5/5, 4.5/5, 4.5/5, 4.5/5, 4.5/5, 5/5, 4/5 · 56 reviews · rentcafe.com Combined from 7 published figures on 1 platform, weighted by review count, adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint where reviews are few: 7.8. |
RentCafe’s 4.5/5 from 56 resident reviews is the largest qualifying published review base and converts to 8.5/10 under the specified curve. The score is lowered modestly for recurring construction disruption and management-response complaints; Google’s 4.2/5 from 231 reviews is directionally lower but not more than one converted point away, so it does not trigger a disagreement adjustment. Structure is left unscored because no building-specific structural rating was published. | |||
Residents reported physical disruption from pool work, including that they could “feel your apartment floor shaking from the jackhammering.” Another review described windows that would not open near the active train tracks and “dozens of fruit flies trapped between the two panes”; no published engineering or systems assessment was found. | Residents praised the location—“Truly the best location”—and one verified resident said the leasing staff were “amazing,” while another described a “beautiful experience” and praised the dog park. Negative feedback says staff “does not do anything helpful,” that neighbor-noise complaints were not handled, and that pool renovation caused constant drilling; the property’s published amenity sub-scores were 4.5/5 for amenities and staff and 4.0/5 for noise. | ||
| Marq 31Upper Kirby, Houston449 units | 7.6/ 10 | 6.8/ 10 RentCafe 4/5 · 25 reviews · rentcafe.com RentCafe publishes 4/5 from 25 reviews. Adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall, and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint (more strongly the fewer the reviews), that gives 6.8. | 7.4/ 10 RentCafe 4.5/5, 4/5, 4.5/5, 4/5, 4/5, 5/5 · 25 reviews · rentcafe.com Combined from 6 published figures on 1 platform, weighted by review count, adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint where reviews are few: 7.4. |
The largest published review base is Birdeye’s Google aggregate of 4.3/5 from 643 reviews, which converts to 7.9/10 under the requested curve. Yelp is materially lower but has only 58 reviews, while the written evidence repeatedly praises staff, maintenance and amenities but also reports noise, pests and upkeep problems, producing a modest net reduction to 7.6. | Not found in sources: No-AC move-in report | ||
Structural and systems feedback is mixed. RentCafe publishes 4.0/5 for maintenance and residents describe maintenance as “very fast and helpful” or resolved “within a day or two,” but separate reviews report “no AC,” damaged appliances, a mildew washer/dryer, roaches and amenities that “always need repairs.” | Daily-life reviews often praise the staff, amenities and community atmosphere: one resident called the experience “resort-style living,” while another said staff were “prompt, professional and genuinely welcoming.” The counterevidence includes “noise from neighbors,” guest-parking complaints, weekend pool overcrowding and a report of a front-desk employee’s “perpetually bad attitude.” |
Headquartered in Austin, Texas, United States, with an office in Dallas.
Co-developed the West 5th Austin multifamily project.
Served as general contractor for prior CWS projects and West 5th.
Acquired and planned capital upgrades for The Heights–Sam Houston student-housing property.
Served as general contractor for The Clark in downtown Austin.
Listed as general contractor for the Bennett Tract project.
CWS Capital Partners, LLC and Oden Hughes, LLC have broken ground... This is the first project co-developed by the two Austin-based companies.
CWS Capital Partners, LLC and Oden Hughes, LLC have broken ground... This is the first project co-developed by the two Austin-based companies.
CWS Capital Partners, LLC and Oden Hughes, LLC have broken ground... This is the first project co-developed by the two Austin-based companies.
CWS Capital Partners, LLC and Oden Hughes, LLC have broken ground... This is the first project co-developed by the two Austin-based companies.
CWS Capital Partners, LLC and Oden Hughes, LLC have broken ground... This is the first project co-developed by the two Austin-based companies.
CWS Capital Partners, LLC and Oden Hughes, LLC have broken ground... This is the first project co-developed by the two Austin-based companies.
CWS Capital Partners, LLC and Oden Hughes, LLC have broken ground... This is the first project co-developed by the two Austin-based companies.
CWS Capital Partners, LLC and Oden Hughes, LLC have broken ground... This is the first project co-developed by the two Austin-based companies.
CWS Capital Partners, LLC and Oden Hughes, LLC have broken ground... This is the first project co-developed by the two Austin-based companies.
Oden Hughes Construction served as general contractor on three previous CWS projects... and will be the general contractor on the West 5th project.
Oden Hughes Construction served as general contractor on three previous CWS projects... and will be the general contractor on the West 5th project.
Oden Hughes Construction served as general contractor on three previous CWS projects... and will be the general contractor on the West 5th project.
Oden Hughes Construction served as general contractor on three previous CWS projects... and will be the general contractor on the West 5th project.
Oden Hughes Construction served as general contractor on three previous CWS projects... and will be the general contractor on the West 5th project.
Oden Hughes Construction served as general contractor on three previous CWS projects... and will be the general contractor on the West 5th project.
Oden Hughes Construction served as general contractor on three previous CWS projects... and will be the general contractor on the West 5th project.
Oden Hughes Construction served as general contractor on three previous CWS projects... and will be the general contractor on the West 5th project.
Oden Hughes Construction served as general contractor on three previous CWS projects... and will be the general contractor on the West 5th project.
The Property... was acquired ... in partnership with CWS Capital Partners.
The Property... was acquired ... in partnership with CWS Capital Partners.
The Property... was acquired ... in partnership with CWS Capital Partners.
The Property... was acquired ... in partnership with CWS Capital Partners.
The Property... was acquired ... in partnership with CWS Capital Partners.
The Property... was acquired ... in partnership with CWS Capital Partners.
The Property... was acquired ... in partnership with CWS Capital Partners.
The Property... was acquired ... in partnership with CWS Capital Partners.
The Property... was acquired ... in partnership with CWS Capital Partners.
Oden Hughes Taylor Construction LLC served as the general contractor.
Oden Hughes Taylor Construction LLC served as the general contractor.
Oden Hughes Taylor Construction LLC served as the general contractor.
Oden Hughes Taylor Construction LLC served as the general contractor.
Oden Hughes Taylor Construction LLC served as the general contractor.
Oden Hughes Taylor Construction LLC served as the general contractor.
Oden Hughes Taylor Construction LLC served as the general contractor.
Oden Hughes Taylor Construction LLC served as the general contractor.
Oden Hughes Taylor Construction LLC served as the general contractor.
GENERAL CONTRACTOR ### OHT Partners
GENERAL CONTRACTOR ### OHT Partners
GENERAL CONTRACTOR ### OHT Partners
| COMPANY NUMBER | M04000003261 Florida Division of Corporations · United States · ACTIVE |
| United States | active 4 projects tracked |
| Residential, for rent | 4 of 4 |
| Retail | 1 of 4 |
Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering degree stated in CWS biography.
Texas Tech University degree stated in CWS biography.
Master of Science degree in industrial engineering degree stated in CWS biography.
Texas Tech University degree stated in CWS biography.
# Steve Sherwood
The LinkedIn profile identifies the person and current CWS role.
The biography states board service at The Hunger Project.
The biography states board service at Texas Tech Foundation.
Partner/Principal/Chairman role at CWS; classified under the requested role taxonomy.
Since 1977 appears in CWS leadership listing.
The cited biography states the person’s CWS responsibility and background; summary is a paraphrase.
CWS biography explicitly supports this investor tag.
CWS biography explicitly supports this investor tag.
CWS biography explicitly supports this investor tag.
CWS biography explicitly supports this investor tag.
CWS biography explicitly supports this investor tag.
CWS biography explicitly supports this investor tag.
###### Founding Partner, Chairman
We want to create the best process for making unbiased capital deployment decisions within our core competency.Gary Carmell September 29, 2014https://www.garycarmell.com/strategic-planning-questions/
MBA degree stated in CWS biography.
University of Southern California degree stated in CWS biography.
Bachelor of Arts degree in political science degree stated in CWS biography.
University of California, Los Angeles degree stated in CWS biography.
# Gary Carmell
The LinkedIn profile identifies the person and current CWS role.
We want to create the best process for making unbiased capital deployment decisions within our core competency and where money should be taken off the table provided we believe there are better and more compelling risk-reward relationships.
Partner/Principal/Chairman role at CWS; classified under the requested role taxonomy.
Since 1987 appears in CWS leadership listing.
The cited biography states the person’s CWS responsibility and background; summary is a paraphrase.
CWS biography explicitly supports this investor tag.
CWS biography explicitly supports this investor tag.
CWS biography explicitly supports this investor tag.
CWS biography explicitly supports this investor tag.
CWS biography explicitly supports this investor tag.
CWS biography explicitly supports this investor tag.
###### Partner
rents have been increasing far faster than the rate of inflationBisnow June 30, 2016https://www.bisnow.com/news/austin-san-antonio/multifamily/kiss-those-huge-returns-goodbye-62093
MBA degree stated in CWS biography.
Harvard Business School degree stated in CWS biography.
Bachelor of Arts degree in classics, with honors degree stated in CWS biography.
Princeton University degree stated in CWS biography.
# Mike Engels
The LinkedIn profile identifies the person and current CWS role.
Prior to CWS, Mike worked for Security Capital Group in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
CWS Capital Partners partner/CIO Mike Engels says rents have been increasing far faster than the rate of inflation, which has been great for values, and his company’s been benefiting from exceptional development returns.
Partner/Principal/Chairman role at CWS; classified under the requested role taxonomy.
Since 1998 appears in CWS leadership listing.
The cited biography states the person’s CWS responsibility and background; summary is a paraphrase.
CWS biography explicitly supports this investor tag.
CWS biography explicitly supports this investor tag.
CWS biography explicitly supports this investor tag.
CWS biography explicitly supports this investor tag.
CWS biography explicitly supports this investor tag.
CWS biography explicitly supports this investor tag.
###### Partner
Bachelor of Science degree in business administration degree stated in CWS biography.
University of Southern California degree stated in CWS biography.
# Mike Brittingham
Partner/Principal/Chairman role at CWS; classified under the requested role taxonomy.
Since 2007 appears in CWS leadership listing.
The cited biography states the person’s CWS responsibility and background; summary is a paraphrase.
CWS biography explicitly supports this investor tag.
CWS biography explicitly supports this investor tag.
CWS biography explicitly supports this investor tag.
CWS biography explicitly supports this investor tag.
CWS biography explicitly supports this investor tag.
CWS biography explicitly supports this investor tag.
# Mike Brittingham ###### Principal
bachelor’s degree in economics with a minor in business administration degree stated in CWS biography.
Justin received a bachelor's degree in economics with a minor in business administration from the University of Texas at Austin.
University of Texas at Austin degree stated in CWS biography.
# Justin Leahy
The LinkedIn profile identifies the person and current CWS role.
Background: RPM Investments, Principal, Investments (08/2019 to 05/2021) ... Ladera Capital Partners, Principal, Head of Investments (06/2018 to 07/2019)
Background: RPM Investments, Principal, Investments (08/2019 to 05/2021) ... Ladera Capital Partners, Principal, Head of Investments (06/2018 to 07/2019)
Partner/Principal/Chairman role at CWS; classified under the requested role taxonomy.
Since 2011 appears in CWS leadership listing.
The cited biography states the person’s CWS responsibility and background; summary is a paraphrase.
CWS biography explicitly supports this investor tag.
CWS biography explicitly supports this investor tag.
CWS biography explicitly supports this investor tag.
CWS biography explicitly supports this investor tag.
CWS biography explicitly supports this investor tag.
CWS biography explicitly supports this investor tag.
# Justin Leahy ###### Principal
Joe holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing and Business Administration from the University of Illinois.
Joe holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing and Business Administration from the University of Illinois.
# Joe Krumrey
Chief Operating Officer, Property Management
Joe Krumrey Chief Operating Officer, Property Management Since 2004
Joe first joined CWS as a Leasing Director back in 2004. Since then, he has promoted with much success through the roles of Assistant Community Director, Community Director, Regional Director, and Senior Vice President of Operations for the West portfolio. Based in Dallas, Joe has direct responsibility over our operations team nationwide.
###### Chief Operating Officer, Property Management
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| Project | Location | Type | Units | Floors | Area | Cost | Payment plan | Launched | Construction start | Original target | Handover | Delay | Confidence | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marq Bronco Butte | Phoenix, United States North Gateway | residential for rent | 3981 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Oct 2025 | Nov 2025 | +1.0 mo (+1.0 to +1.0) | sourced | completed |
| The Avery | Austin, United States Brushy Creek | residential for rent | 2581 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | Jan 2022 | Jan 2022 – Dec 2022 | +5.5 mo (0.0 to +11.0) | sourced | completed |
| The Clark | Austin, United States West End | residential for rent, retail | 2261 | six-story | — | — | — | 2017 | March 20, 2017 | Sep 2018 – Dec 2018 | Jan 2019 – Dec 2019 | +8.0 mo (+1.0 to +15.0) | sourced | completed |
| Marq 31 | Houston, United States Upper Kirby | residential for rent | 4491 | 4 - 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Jan 2017 – Dec 2017 | — | not scorable | completed |
| Coverage | active |
| Tracked since | October 10, 2026 |
| Last checked | October 16, 2026 this month |
| Profile last researched | October 16, 2026 |
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