Roanoke ranked among top cities for 1st time home buyers Ian Price July 17, 2018 1 min read A recent study ranks Roanoke just outside the top 25 best small cities for first-time home buyers – but it’s not because of the real estate market. WFIR’s Ian Price has more: More information on the Wallet Hub survey can be found by clicking here About the Author Ian Price Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Harper wins home run derby and starts in tonight’s All Star gameNext: Legislative panel hears of rise in surprise medical bills Related Stories 1 min read Virginia Tech professor projects peak viewing of autumn colors in late October Web Staff September 15, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech fires head football coach Brent Pry Ian Price September 14, 2025 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025