Contents FEATURES Q1/Winter 2023 Vol. 103 No. 1 12 New Year, New Laws to Know! From disclosure effective dates to reusable tenant screenings to how HOAs can regulate rentals and deferring taxes for some Prop 19 benefit recipients, these new laws will affect your busi-ness. 19 C.A.R.’s New Strategic Plan-ning Framework After a year-long process, exten-sive survey and research, and member input, C.A.R. releases a Strategic Frame-work. 23 Finding the Opportunities in a Changing Market Three panels of real estate experts yielded insights and tips you can use to come out on top of this ever-changing industry. 30 Black History Month: Early Entrepreneurs Who Lifted as They Rose Three early Black Californian entrepreneurs used real estate to fight racism and improve conditions for others. DEPARTMENTS 02 Upfront Now is the time for your skills to shine. 06 Tech Know Learn what the FHFA’s new Office of Finan-cial Technology has to offer. 10 Pro Tip Three steps to make your business plan market-proof. 04 In Conversation Derrick Luckett sees opportunities in this market. 08 Q&A Former baseball player Joey Bergandi takes a steady ap-proach to success. Q1/WINTER 2023 + CALIFORNIA REAL ESTATE 03