Signs of Roanoke region housing rebound offer hope of economic lift Evan Jones October 10, 2012 1 min read There are initial signs of a moderate housing rebound in the region, and Roanoke area economic development officials say it offers some hope of an economic lift. WFIR’s Evan Jones has the story. About the Author Evan Jones Editor View All Posts Share: Post navigation Previous: Case count continues to climb in meningitis outbreakNext: DRI adds economic development specialist Related Stories 1 min read Report of active shooter on UVA campus not supported after sweep by police Gene Marrano November 3, 2025 1 min read AG Jason Miyares responds to Cardinal News report on Commonwealth’s early release policy Clark Palmer November 3, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech professor questions longevity of Virginia’s emergency food assistance amid federal shutdown Web Staff November 3, 2025