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From an investment fund report on the macro-economic situation in the US:

"• In contrast the housing market, meanwhile, remains extremely strong. Supported no doubt by continued low borrowing costs, households keep buying homes and prices continue to rise. This is allowing consumers to continue ***taking equity out of homes***. Corporate profitability is strong and durable goods orders, having weakened early in the year, now suggest that investment spending will reaccelerate."

Ich verstehe das in etwa so: "Die Verbraucher haben damit die Möglichkeit, ihr in Immobilien gebundenes Eigenkapital zu erhöhen" - liege ich damit richtig?

Bitte nur Antworten von Kollegen mit fundierten Kenntnissen auf diesem Gebiet - danke!