Get the fireplace. I wouldn't say people would "walk away", but they'll ding you on their offers. I actually used mine all the time in winter before I had kids.
No one runs cat 5 anymore because of wireless networks. It's still worth it though if you can.
Anyhoo, other upgrades:
- Get better baseboards.
- Get the best underlay for your carpet.
- Wider garage.
- Get the three way switch in the mud room.
- Garburator.
- Water line for fridge.
- Lights over the kitchen island.
- Insulated walls for soundproofing.
- Speaker wire for surround sound.
- Elongated, dual flush toilets.
- Obscured glass brick for the bathrooms.
- Upgraded kitchen cabinets - dovetailed drawers.
- Wood capping for knee walls (for God's sake, do these).
REALLY expensive upgrades include:
- Box ceilings.
- Exotic woods for cabinets, floors, etc.
- Built-ins.
If you get a jetted tub, keep in mind you actually need to run it once in a while, or else the jets break from non-usage.
And for God's sake budget some money for good window coverings.
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