Roanoke ranked 15th best city for first time home buyers nationwide Ian Price July 10, 2019 1 min read If you were thinking of buying your first home, a new study says Roanoke is one of the best places in the country to do just that. WFIR’s Ian Price has more: To see full study results click here Share: Continue Reading Previous: CNBC says Virginia “Best State” for businessNext: Site expert on why VA is good for business Related Stories 1 min read Elections forecaster believes recent VA Gov polls don’t tell the whole story Clark Palmer May 23, 2025 3 min read RC POLL: Spanberger leads Earle-Sears in early poll; Political anxiety increases Clark Palmer May 22, 2025 1 min read Hit the road early, or late, this Memorial Day weekend says Triple A Gene Marrano May 22, 2025