Virginia REALTORS® CEO Rick Lugg has been appointed to serve on Governor Abigail Spanberger’s Commission on Unlocking Housing Production, a newly established body charged with developing recommendations to increase housing supply and expand homeownership opportunities across the Commonwealth.

The commission convened its first meeting on September 3, 2026, and will advise the Governor on potential changes to state laws, regulations, and administrative practices that could accelerate housing production and address Virginia’s growing housing shortage.

As the largest trade association in the Commonwealth and a leading voice on housing and property ownership issues, Virginia REALTORS® brings a valuable perspective to the commission’s work.

“We are honored to have a seat at the table as Virginia works to address one of the most significant challenges facing our communities,” said Lugg. “REALTORS^® see firsthand how limited inventory and rising home prices affect Virginia families. With the median home price in Virginia approaching $450,000, homeownership is increasingly out of reach for many hardworking Virginians. Expanding housing supply is essential to creating more opportunities for families, supporting our workforce, and strengthening communities across the Commonwealth. Virginia REALTORS^® looks forward to working alongside policymakers and industry partners to advance practical, long-term solutions.”

The commission brings together leaders from state agencies, housing organizations, local governments, and industry stakeholders to develop an integrated approach to increasing housing production across Virginia. Its work will support Governor Spanberger’s broader efforts to address housing affordability and expand housing opportunities in every region of the Commonwealth.

Virginia REALTORS^® looks forward to contributing its expertise and continuing its longstanding commitment to advancing policies that promote housing access, strengthen communities, and help more Virginians achieve the dream of homeownership.