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 Colony House cuts the ribbon after its return Gene Marrano October 15, 2025 1 min read Winterize you vehicle Denise Membreno October 15, 2025 1 min read The Play That Goes Wrong at Attic Productions, Opera Roanoke presents Young Artists this weekend and Open Studios Botetourt Gene Marrano October 15, 2025