Posted by Dan O'Malley in Home Design

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Building a new home is exciting. You get to choose everything from your floorplan and exterior design to the finishes and features that make the space feel uniquely yours.

While it's tempting to focus on cosmetic upgrades like countertops and cabinet colors, some of the smartest decisions you can make are the ones that increase your home's long-term value. Many of the most valuable upgrades are features that would be difficult or significantly more expensive to add after construction is complete.

If you're wondering what upgrades increase home value, here are some of the best investments to consider while building your new home.


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Dan O'Malley
Dan O'Malley

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Dan O’Malley is the Vice President of Product Development for M/I Homes.With over 30 years of expertise in residential architecture and design, Dan has been overseeing the product needs of the company's 16 divisions located throughout the Midwest, Southeast, Nashville and Texas for the past 12 years. Before joining M/I Homes, he was a partner in the Chicago office of BSB Design, a national residential architectural firm, for 14 years. Dan is an expert in all aspects of single-family and multifamily design and has received several awards for his successful projects. He is also a popular speaker at various industry events, including the International Builder’s Show, Midwest Builder’s Show, and Multi-Housing World.

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Author

Dan O'Malley
Dan O'Malley

Author

Dan O’Malley is the Vice President of Product Development for M/I Homes.With over 30 years of expertise in residential architecture and design, Dan has been overseeing the product needs of the company's 16 divisions located throughout the Midwest, Southeast, Nashville and Texas for the past 12 years. Before joining M/I Homes, he was a partner in the Chicago office of BSB Design, a national residential architectural firm, for 14 years. Dan is an expert in all aspects of single-family and multifamily design and has received several awards for his successful projects. He is also a popular speaker at various industry events, including the International Builder’s Show, Midwest Builder’s Show, and Multi-Housing World.