Roanoke Valley home sales rise 9% in 2016 Evan Jones January 27, 2017 1 minute read 2016 was the biggest year for Roanoke Valley home sales for close to a decade, and realtors say if the current trend continues, this could be a good year for home sellers. WFIR’s Evan Jones has the story. Share: Post navigation Previous: Dem. gubernatorial candidate weighs in on TrumpNext: VT-C Research: Witnesses of traumatic events can develop PTSD Related Stories U.S., Israel launch combat operations in Iran Gene Marrano February 28, 2026 0 Roanoke County secures $6.3 million for McAfee Knob trailhead upgrades Web Staff February 27, 2026 0 Virginia consumers are more upbeat about the economy Gene Marrano February 27, 2026 0