TORONTO and CHICAGO—Mark Ross Joins Ferguson Partners Ltd. in Toronto, as the Chicago-basedcompany develops Canadian operations.

DALLAS-Two agents formerly with the Staubach firm will join Smith, who has his own experience in the commercial real estate business.

SANTA BARBARA, CA-Offered at $33 million, the 97 unit Harbor Heights Manor near Santa Barbara City College will be the largest multifamily sale in the South Coast since 2010.

SALT LAKE CITY, UT and ANCHORAGE, AK-Grocery chain leader has Safeway-anchored centers in three Alaskan cities.

SEATTLE-Redfin report shows a trend toward less bid competition for homes, and the firm expects that trend to continue.

ENCINO, CA-Douglas Emmett Inc. has purchased 16501 Ventura Blvd. for $61 million, or $319 per square foot.

DALLAS-The 49-story building at 1700 Pacific offers many amenities, but is 50% occupied.

NEWPORT BEACH, CA-The second-quarter report also notes a $448-million UK senior-housing acquisition.