Roanoke ranked among top cities for 1st time home buyers Ian Price July 17, 2018 1 min read A recent study ranks Roanoke just outside the top 25 best small cities for first-time home buyers – but it’s not because of the real estate market. WFIR’s Ian Price has more: More information on the Wallet Hub survey can be found by clicking here About the Author Ian Price Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Harper wins home run derby and starts in tonight’s All Star gameNext: Legislative panel hears of rise in surprise medical bills Related Stories 1 min read Teen arrested after fatal shooting in Southwest Roanoke City Web Staff August 4, 2025 2 min read MotoAmerica brings ‘game changer’ concussion blood test to Virginia races Ian Price August 1, 2025 2 min read On 88th anniversary, advocates say federal cannabis ban built on ‘racial stereotypes’ Ian Price August 1, 2025