1 EXHIBIT 23(a) CONSENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP 2 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement of M/I Schottenstein Homes, Inc. on Form S-8 of our reports dated February 27, 1998, appearing in and incorporated by reference in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of M/I Schottenstein Homes, Inc. for the year ended December 31, 1997. Columbus, Ohio /s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP January 5, 1999