Roanoke among best cities for first-time home buyers Emma Thomas July 26, 2023 1 minute read Photo: WalletHub Logo Roanoke recently ranked as one of the best small cities for first-time home buyers, but one WalletHub analyst says that doesn’t mean it will be easy to buy one. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has details: Share: Post navigation Previous: Cathcart says vote by Grandin Court Neighborhood Association was “unlawful”Next: Mama Jean’s BBQ to serve Washington Commanders during training camp Related Stories 1 minute read Virginia Western Community College’s C CAP offers a road to a college degree Denise Membreno December 18, 2025 0 1 minute read Animal Angel Tree in Montgomery County looks to make Christmas brighter for shelter pets Gene Marrano December 17, 2025 0 1 minute read After Hanukkah attack in Australia, Radford political science chair weighs in on rising antisemitism Web Staff December 17, 2025 0