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Roanoke realtor, musician feel strain of rising gas prices
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - When driving is a major part of your job, rising gas prices can add financial stress to the workload. A Roanoke realtor and a musician said they feel the effects of paying more at the pump. In the car is where Roanoke realtor Alyshia Merchant spends...
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“MAKING ENDS MEET”: Exploring options for homebuyers amid changing mortgage rates
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Changing mortgage rates and higher costs for daily needs are putting a squeeze on many potential homebuyers. Mortgage banker Kaila Elam says it’s crucial for homebuyers to know and recognize their true budget. Elam says don’t just go by what a loan officer tells you....
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Discover Why Retirees Are Choosing This Blue Ridge Mountain City
Roanoke, Virginia, located in the Blue Ridge Mountains, is one of Investopedia's best places to retire. The cost of living in Roanoke is lower than the national average, with median home values and rents less than those in other states. From hiking and biking to museums and festivals, Roanoke offers...
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NRV Home Builders Association Expo set for Christiansburg
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The 2026 NRV Home Expo takes place March 21-22 at the Christiansburg Recreation Center. The LEGO Home Building Contest is making a return. For more infotmation on the NRV Home Builders Association.
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Blacksburg and VT explore where to build more housing
Both Virginia Tech and the town of Blacksburg are in the process of planning for more housing, for students and non-students. Blacksburg has a population of just over 44,000 people, according to the U.S. Census. That includes an estimated 25,000 students who attend Virginia Tech. “We’re a small town,” said...
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Hotel Roanoke moving toward possible sale after months of consideration
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The iconic Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center could soon hit the market after months of discussion among local leaders and partners who oversee the historic property. Officials say the hotel and conference center are expected to be listed for sale later in 2026, though the move...
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The Town In Virginia Where $1,400 A Month Covers Utilities, Groceries, And Rent
Here’s a sentence that sounds like fiction in today’s economy: your entire monthly budget for housing, utilities, and food could be less than what some people pay just for rent. Pulaski, Virginia makes this financial fantasy an actual reality. Tucked into the southwestern mountains of Virginia, Pulaski operates...
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Christiansburg Town Council rezoning approval clears way for residential development amid community pushback
CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. (WFXR) — In a 4-3 decision, Christiansburg Town Council approved the rezoning of 37.9 acres off Kimball Lane from agricultural to residential, after a proposal for a residential development with more than 90 units was submitted by Roger Woody, owner of RWJW Properties, LLC. “It’s a typical not-in-my-backyard and I understand that I […]
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Interest rates drop below 6%, opening doors for new homebuyers
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A Virginia-based finance company says the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate is now just below 6%, the first time it has been that low since 2022, and local real estate experts say the Roanoke Valley housing market is stabilizing after years of volatility. Montana Shively and...
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Christiansburg Town Council approves rezoning request, nearly 100 homes to be built
CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - New developments are happening in Christiansburg, where residents can expect to see almost 100 new houses coming to their hometown. That comes after town council’s most recent meeting, where dozens residents showed up to share their disapproval of this project. “This process has been really,...
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Students and locals express concerns with housing prices in Blacksburg
BLACKSBURG, Va. – It’s well known that Blacksburg has many issues when it comes to housing. Availability, affordability and quality are all concerns among students and locals. 30 years ago, if you wanted to rent one of these apartments behind me, it would cost roughly $500 to $600....
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Multiple public hearings later, Christiansburg to consider rezoning 37.9-plus acres on Kimball Lane for housing development
At 7 p.m. Tuesday, the Christiansburg Town Council will consider rezoning 37.9-plus acres of land on 300 Kimball Lane S.W. to allow for a new housing development of 53 single-family detached homes. For the development to move forward, the land must be rezoned from Agriculture to Single-Family Residential. The property...
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2026 LEGO Home Building Contest
The New River Valley Home Builders Association (NRVHBA) is excited to announce the opening of registration for the LEGO Home Building Contest, sponsored by Carter Bank, taking place at the 2026 NRV Home Expo March 21st and 22nd at the Christiansburg Recreation Center. Kids and adults ages 4 and up...
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The Lego home building contest returns to the 2026 New River Valley Home Expo
CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. – The New River Valley Home Builders Association announced the opening of registration for the Lego home building contest is taking place at the 2026 expo on March 21 and 22. Kids and adults ages 4 and up from the NRV are encouraged to submit their best...
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Roanoke holds public hearings to gather input for 2026 Housing Action Plan
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The City of Roanoke is holding a pair of public hearings this week to gather input from citizens and community organizations concerning how funding from several housing grant programs should be utilized this year. “The purpose of today’s meeting is to get your input on what we would like to do […]
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This Town In Virginia Is So Peaceful And Affordable, It Feels Like A Hallmark Movie
You know those idyllic small towns in feel-good movies where everyone knows your name, the main street looks like it was frozen in time (in the best possible way), and life moves at a pace that actually allows you to enjoy it?. Turns out, you don’t need a Hollywood set...