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 200-year-old farmhouse may be saved; Water Authority releases data on Google data center water use Gene Marrano February 25, 2026 0 New FEMA map may change your need for flood insurance Denise Membreno February 24, 2026 0 VWCC, MGCC team up for joint CDL program, looking to grow professional driver workforce Gene Marrano February 24, 2026 0