Why Every Christian Family Needs to Consider the "Smart Home" Program
Besides the incredible blessings and practicality that a "Smart Home" can provide for your family (read below for a partial list of benefits), such a home can offer a tremendous opportunity in regard to fulfilling Christian stewardship. We truly believe, as has been elsewhere expressed in this website, that home ownership is one of the best investments that an individual (especially families) can make. We believe this to be true since every individual needs to live somewhere. Why not live in a home that not only provides a basis for housing, but also builds a family nest egg for the later years. We won't elaborate on the importance of having the ability to finance your retirement, but no doubt having a nest egg as a home will go far to help in this regard. Not only that, what a blessing a "Smart Home" can provide in achieving a debt free home in as little as 12-15 years (as shown in What is the Blessed House Program). Moreover, with the present day exemption given to primary homeowners which allows you to sell your home tax free on any and all profits made after 2 years (as your primary residence), there are very few investments that offer such a safe and lucrative mechansim to profit from. Realize that being able to write -off $200,000 (which we use as our standard example) as a 100% exemption is no small matter. Generally, a 35% capital gains tax level (used in most stock sales if held less than one year) would be worth $70,000 to you!
However, we believe that one of the greater blessings can be achieved from helping a brother and/or sister in the Lord going through difficult times. Due to the economic fallout that we experiencing in this day and hour, many families are in a place needing housing assistance. The added living area that a "Smart Home" provides can be a phenomenal blessing to both parties involved. The added living area that a "Smart Home" can be a wonderful blessing to both parties involved. Possibly you can offer a reduced rental rate for the distressed Christian family until they get back on their feet. Or you may even be able to allow them to live rent free for a season. The scripture that comes to mind for your blessing is Matt 25: 40..."Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of Mine, you did for Me." Think of it, not only does the "Smart Home" have the capability to be a multi -functional home for your family, be an income producer, provide a significant nest egg savings mechansim, but also provide a means to be blessed by the Lord through your giving. Isn't this a wonderful blessing? We truly believe that the Blessed Home Program using the "Smart Home" concept is an incredible means to accomplish this. As you read the rest of the website, we hope you "catch" the vision engendered in being a blessing and being blessed.
Make sure to look at our latest offering, the Granville. It is a house that features not only 3 distinct living areas, but also a guest bedroom to boot. We are truly excited about it. We hope you too will catch the excitement!
