and i think it is settling >> reporter: and that is why darrel and kerry smith are taking their time whether to buy a larger home or enlarge their current one. th they worry more about the economy. >> any type of recession could affect our incomes >> reporter: the smiths are no alone in their concern eye are notticly investor concern is what is behind the drop in mortgage rates which are now a full percentage point lower than a year ago. that should help sellers, but apparently it is not there are far fewer bidding wars today than just a year ago >> i think people are a little more cautious to pull the trigger. in order to really sell a home quickly and for the best value you will get right now, you really need to price correctly. it is not a seller's are market right now. >> reporter: dustin collins and his wife have a new baby, but not willing to rush into a new house. >> it is more about finding the right house for us than paying a little too much for it maybe so i feel like now the houses are sitting a little longer. it gives us more of an opportunity to find the house they want.

her daughter kerry smith could not believe it when she got the call. over the road is where she was crossing, she crossed to the side of the accident happened on their side. it was just horrendous, ijust broke down. sorry. and then i had to wait for the rest of the family to arrive. it is very difficult, very difficult. where the collision happened is really awkward for us, because this is the main road that we have to use everyday. everyday i get in my car and pass the spot. i just feel so sad, it is awful. yes, it isa just feel so sad, it is awful. yes, it is a very busy road, but the whole family know there's road. i was actually brought up just down the bottom of the road. that is where we live in our family home. the bottom of the road. that is where we live in ourfamily home. if you stand here for an hour you will see at least five police cars at that speed, some with sirens, some without, some with lights. but flying rpo. warwickshire police said they could not comment because of they could not comment because of the ongoing investigation. —— fl