Signs of Roanoke region housing rebound offer hope of economic lift Evan Jones October 10, 2012 1 minute read There are initial signs of a moderate housing rebound in the region, and Roanoke area economic development officials say it offers some hope of an economic lift. WFIR’s Evan Jones has the story. Share: Post navigation Previous: Case count continues to climb in meningitis outbreakNext: DRI adds economic development specialist Related Stories VDOT Announces a First-in-the-State inventory of all of the Commonwealth’s Multiuse Trails Emma Thomas May 8, 2026 Virginia Supreme Court strikes down redistricting referendum Clark Palmer May 8, 2026 Inseparable’s ‘Care That’s Fair’ Campaign Highlights VA’s Struggling Mental Healthcare Industry Emma Thomas May 8, 2026