Maybe in the sunbelt it pays, but I can't detect it here.

Rob - Twitter is best for listening and detecting trends versus driving actions, though this can be done.

Just human nature.Based on the reponse's from others in the market place it does not look like permits are gotten unless absolutely necessary I know that's the case in all the other markets I work in..

I will, however, caution you against listening to reassurances that in today's marketplace "it's OK".  

@Taneka Redman Rob had some good advice, I believe you can also use the Marketplace feature on here to post info about it.

Post them for sale here in the Marketplace

I better put this on Marketplace before I get into trouble for deal making in forums. :) @Michael Plante I will get you the numbers as soon as I nail them down.

Thankfully baby and I are safe and healthy but the move and hospital bills and oh my the market place insurance I had to buy for us cost us so much of our safety net. 

If I'm launching a new account I'll take a gauge at the competition, yes, but not to see how big they are but to see what wording they are using, how are they positioning themselves in the marketplace, are they using relevant ad copy, are they using the keyword in the path URL, are they even using something so basic as ad extensions.

Right now, the Central Texas market places no additional value on homes with solar panels.