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 Radford professor offers March Madness bracket strategy ahead of NCAA Tournament Ian Price March 17, 2026 0 Greater Williamson Road Area Business Association rolls out Restaurant Week Gene Marrano March 17, 2026 0 Roanoke under tornado watch as severe storms, 40-degree temperature drop loom Ian Price March 16, 2026 0