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Six of those women from all branches of the military will be highlighted at a private event on March 23 at the Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial. And Food & Beverage Editor Brandon Hernández connects with renowned sommelier Charlotte Randolph, one of only two somms to receive e Michelin Guide's first- ever "Sommelier of the Year Award." Randolph recently moved from San Francisco to San Diego, where she is already earning raves. PHOTO BY JODY PINCHIN Letter from the Editor Rancho Santa Fe-based luxury real estate agents Laura Barry and Jason Barry of Barry Estates stand in the dramatic great room of a brand new 7-bed, 11-bath, 10,350-square-foot custom estate on Ladys Secret Drive in the prestigious gated community of Del Rayo Estates. Boasting unobstructed views over the valley to the coast beyond, the home offers the epitome of luxury living and is currently listed with Laura Barry. 858.756.2266, laurabarryluxuryestates.com Photography by Vincent Knakal on the cover Andrea Naversen, Editor-at-Large Instagram: @ranchandcoast O ur March issue is devoted to real estate, showcasing fabulous homes throughout San Diego County as well as in Baja, Mexico, where the renowned Rancho La Puerta wellness resort and spa has introduced two- to four-bedroom homes in a village on the resort's expansive property. Managing Editor Deanna Murphy talks with real estate pros including Bree Bornstein, Delorine Jackson, Garret Milligan, and Linda Sansone to get their take on what's happening now in this luxury micro-market, and to peer into the crystal ball to try to predict what's to come. Gone — at least for now — are low interest rates and crazy demand that led to multiple offers way over asking prices, Murphy reports. e market has stabilized somewhat, a "new normal" after years of frenzy. Even though inventory is low, experts say home buyers aren't snapping up overvalued properties, and bidding wars seem to be a thing of the past. But the experts also say there will always be demand because our area is such a desirable place in which to live, and lots of affluent buyers don't have to worry about rising interest rates, as they can pay cash. For our cover story, Murphy also profiles siblings Laura Barry and Jason Barry, two top real estate agents based in Rancho Santa Fe, who, with brother Sean Barry, are continuing the Barry Estates dynasty founded by their late parents, Catherine and Daniel Barry, who moved to the Ranch in the 1970s looking for a good school for their kids. ey later struck real estate gold, launching a successful business that is reaching even greater heights thanks to the commitment of their children. To mark Women's History Month in March, contributing editor Bill Abrams traces the history of women who have served our country ever since the Revolutionary War. ranchandcoast.com 26 MARCH 2023 RANCH & COAST MAGAZINE