John is a lifetime San Diego resident with an intimate knowledge of the area's coastal bluffs, hills & canyons; he's savvy about the neighborhoods and always informed on market trends. A real estate professional since 2005 with more than $55 million in sales, John focuses his efforts on the North County coast. His expertise and understanding of important neighborhood nuances stretches from his home in La Costa, south to Del Mar, and east to Rancho Santa Fe.As a former Advanced Placement English teacher with a Master's degree in counseling, his writing, speaking & listening skills enable him to serve his clients with unmatched skill and professionalism. They regard John as a smart, forward looking and trusted advisor. He works with his wife, Lorene Rice, and when they aren't out exercising their shared passion for real estate, they can usually be found riding their bikes through those same beautiful San Diego hills and canyons.