Two Leaders, One Vision: Advancing San Diego’s Luxury Real Estate Market

At MDD Homes (McCullough Design Development), we’ve always believed that exceptional design-build services and deep real estate expertise go hand-in-hand — especially in a premium market like San Diego. For over two years, our co-owner and in-house Realtor®, Lori Andrea McCullough, has served clients through Luxury Coast Group Barry Estates — a distinguished luxury real estate brokerage rooted in San Diego’s most coveted communities. That partnership isn’t a coincidence; it reflects our commitment to delivering a seamless client experience that bridges residential architecture, custom home construction, and high-end real estate representation.

In this article, I’ll explain who Luxury Coast Group is, how they operate in San Diego, why Lori’s role there enhances our service offering, and what this means for homeowners and residential developers exploring opportunities with a premier custom home builder in San Diego.

Luxury Coast Group Barry Estates of San Diego: A Brokerage Built for the High-End Market



San Diego’s luxury real estate landscape is competitive and nuanced. It’s not just about knowing what’s for sale—it’s about understanding what can be built, what should be built, and what will hold long-term value in a given neighborhood.

Luxury Coast Group (LCG) operates as a top-tier real estate team within Barry Estates, one of the most recognized brokerages in the region. Their focus is clear: represent buyers and sellers at the highest level, with a deep understanding of San Diego’s most sought-after coastal and lifestyle-driven communities, like Del Mar and Rancho Santa Fe.

To learn more about their approach and team, visit Luxury Coast Group’s website:

About Luxury Coast Group

Meet the Luxury Coast Group Agents

What stands out most about LCG is that they don’t treat real estate as a transaction. They operate with the mindset that every home purchase or sale is a long-term asset decision—especially along the coast, where lifestyle and land value are inseparable. This is why in 2024 Luxury Coast Group Barry Estates ranked as the #1 Residential Real Estate Team in San Diego County in the 6–10 agent category by the San Diego Business Journal. Check out the #1 Residential Real Estate Team in San Diego

The San Diego Market: A Unique Landscape for Custom Homes

San Diego’s real estate market — and, by extension, custom home construction — presents a blend of opportunity and complexity:

  • Hyper-local climate influences: Coastal breezes, ocean proximity, and protected hillside zones demand careful architectural and structural planning.

  • Regulatory considerations: Coastal Commission regulations, unique zoning overlays, and historic district requirements often shape design feasibility.

  • Lifestyle expectations: High-end homeowners in communities like Rancho Santa Fe and Del Mar expect homes designed for indoor-outdoor living, sustainability, and panoramic views.

As a design build firm in San Diego, we know that delivering exceptional homes here goes beyond aesthetics. Detailed understanding of land use regulations, coastal overlays, and neighborhood character is essential. That’s where integrated real estate insight — aligned with the design-build facet of our business — creates distinct value for our clients.

Why MDD’s Partnership With Luxury Coast Group Matters



When Lori joined Luxury Coast Group, it was a natural evolution of her dual expertise: luxury real estate and high-end residential design/build.

Here’s why it matters:

1. Market Intelligence That Informs Design + Construction

Real estate isn’t just about property transfers — it’s about understanding value drivers. Lori’s firsthand access to luxury property movement in key San Diego markets gives our team a robust perspective on what buyers value most — from floor plans to site orientation.

2. A Standard of Client Service That Mirrors Our Design-Build Experience

Homeowners and residential developers don’t want noise—they want outcomes. They want a team that can anticipate issues, reduce friction, and communicate with confidence.

Luxury Coast Group has built a reputation around exactly that: refined client service, sharp negotiation, and consistent market awareness. For our clients, that means better decisions earlier in the process—especially when it comes to selecting a property or evaluating the potential of an existing home. We let the testimonials speak for themselves, check out what people had to say about Luxury Coast Group.

You can explore their listings and local market presence here:
Luxury Coast Group Listings

3. A Shared Commitment to Reputation and Long-Term Value

In San Diego, reputation is everything. Whether you’re building a new custom home or executing a high-end renovation, the long-term value of the home depends on more than finishes. It depends on location intelligence, architectural integrity, and execution quality.

Luxury Coast Group understands that luxury isn’t just price per square foot. Luxury is:

  • A home that lives beautifully year-round

  • A layout that respects how people actually use the space

  • Materials that age well in coastal conditions

  • A design that feels timeless, not trend-chasing

That philosophy is deeply aligned with how we build as a custom home builder in San Diego and how Luxury Coast Group operates as a real estate office in San Diego want a residence with lasting relevance.

What Makes Luxury Coast Group Stand Out in San Diego



Several factors elevate Luxury Coast Group within the luxury real estate industry in San Diego:

  • Local expertise: Their team comprises lifelong locals with deep ties to San Diego’s luxury neighborhoods.

  • Boutique service level: Despite connection to a storied brokerage lineage, Luxury Coast Group operates with a tailored, client-centric philosophy.

  • Exclusive insights: Access to off-market and pocket listings often gives clients an edge in competitive situations.

  • Consistent results: Testimonials reflect high satisfaction across sales and consultative guidance.

check out what people had to say about Luxury Coast Group

See Luxury Coast Group's Listings in San Diego


Bringing It All Together for Discerning San Diego Clients

Choosing a partner for a major residential project — whether it’s a custom estate, a major renovation, or a development-ready parcel — requires confidence in both design execution and market positioning. At MDD Homes, our mission is to combine:

  • Architectural excellence

  • Precision construction standards

  • Data-informed real estate strategy

With Lori’s role at Luxury Coast Group Barry Estates, clients benefit from an insider perspective that elevates every phase — from initial vision to long-term value.

Contact Lori Andrea McCullough and the Luxury Coast Group Barry Estates team if you’re exploring the idea of a luxury custom estate home, strategic property acquisition, or thoughtful redevelopment in San Diego, we’re here to guide you with refined expertise and local insight.

Luxury Coast Group Barry Estates - (858) 755-5000, online@barryestates-lcg.com
McCullough Design Development - (858) 431-9622, lori@mddhomes.com

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