Roanoke among best cities for first-time home buyers Emma Thomas July 26, 2023 1 min 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: About the Author Emma Thomas Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading 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 min read Music by Carl Perkins, Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash on the Trinkle Main Stage Denise Membreno September 16, 2025 1 min read Food Pantry Fundraiser Tour coming to Mountain View Community Garden this weekend Gene Marrano September 16, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech professor projects peak viewing of autumn colors in late October Web Staff September 15, 2025