Roanoke ranked 15th best city for first time home buyers nationwide Ian Price July 10, 2019 1 min read If you were thinking of buying your first home, a new study says Roanoke is one of the best places in the country to do just that. WFIR’s Ian Price has more: To see full study results click here About the Author Ian Price Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: CNBC says Virginia “Best State” for businessNext: Site expert on why VA is good for business Related Stories 1 min read Cigar Lounge preparing to open in Downtown Roanoke Clark Palmer September 5, 2025 2 min read Salem VA Health Care System receives top scores in latest CMS hospital ratings Clark Palmer September 5, 2025 1 min read Local woman advocates for other childhood cancer survivors experiencing late effects of cancer treatment Denise Membreno September 5, 2025