This accepted modern day living arrangement alienates many parents from the youngest days of their kids lives & they miss so many firsts as they 'grow up'.

Yes, @Paul Tanso popcorn ceilings are very much out of fashion.

Independence, MO 64050Completely Redone Mid-Century Modern Ranch!

Please make sure they are the soft, thin, more modern style shirts if you do it at all.

It is modern looking, can be wall mounted or ceiling mounted, no cords to deal with, and let in light even when closed. 

The more I read posts like this the more I see that we are so much more alike us human beings, then different.I think everyone here can agree that because you are already so determined with regards to real estate, there is no way you will go through life without being a financial success in some form or fashion.

Bottomline being I would recommend using one of the other mentioned contingencies.As for your comment Brian, yes, I am one of those stupid old fashioned people that thinks not paying your mortgage just because the bank is rich is wrong.

But I've been hearing about 100% financing for deals and the ones I've seen all seem to lead back to the big three in some way or fashion.

I think most people buying a renovated house expect modern electrical convenience.

This is an extremely quick and dirty rendering of going modern with it.