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 Governor Glenn Youngkin Declares State of Emergency to Protect Hungry Virginians amid Government shutdown Clark Palmer October 23, 2025 1 min read AARP encourages Roanoke residents to reevaluate Medicare coverage as open enrollment gets underway Web Staff October 23, 2025 1 min read The Making of American Artists coming to the Taubman Museum of Art Denise Membreno October 23, 2025