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 Roanoke Residential Fire and Explosion Determined to be Intentionally Set Web Staff June 1, 2026 Roanoke City councilman shares thoughts on current zoning code as discussions continue Web Staff June 1, 2026 Presbyterian Community Center cuts ribbon on new home in SE Roanoke Gene Marrano May 29, 2026