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 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 Roanoke City to be site of Hands Off protest Clark Palmer April 4, 2025 1 min read The Salem Red Sox season opener is tonight Denise Membreno April 4, 2025 1 min read Save a life. Learn CPR Denise Membreno April 3, 2025