TIMELESS BY DESIGN

Anna Fiascone and Natalie Ryan, founders of AFNR Homes of Compass, are known for representing architecturally significant properties with precision and elevated strategy. Serving Hinsdale and surrounding communities, their approach blends refined presentation, strategic storytelling, and a disciplined market positioning.

What’s one standout property that reflects your expertise at the high end?
We are honored to represent 731 S. Elm in Hinsdale, a property that allows us to demonstrate our expertise in marketing truly exceptional homes. Our approach is to elevate the home by emphasizing its architectural significance and the thoughtful way it has evolved over time. Through strategic storytelling, elevated presentation, and precise market positioning, we are ensuring 731 S. Elm stands apart in a competitive luxury market.

How do you define “exceptional” in today’s luxury market?
In today’s market, “exceptional” is defined by architectural integrity, intentional design, and effortless livability. 731 S. Elm, originally designed by Philip Duke West, defines exceptional. It is expressed through timeless architecture, expansive and beautifully curated interiors, thoughtful modern updates, and a premier location on one of the village’s most desirable streets. Exceptional homes, as seen at 731 S. Elm, strike a balance between legacy and function, offering sophistication that feels enduring rather than excessive.

What trends are shaping the high-end real estate landscape right now?
In today’s high-end real estate market, the strongest trend is actually not chasing trends at all. Many high-end buyers are looking for one-of-a-kind properties. Discerning buyers are gravitating toward homes with enduring architecture, authentic materials, and thoughtful design that will feel relevant decades from now—not just this season. True luxury today is defined by restraint, quality, and timeless appeal rather than fleeting, trend-driven statements, and this is exactly what you will find at 731 S. Elm in Hinsdale.

AFNR Homes is with Compass’s Hinsdale office, 1 Grant Square, Suite 201, 630-336-1883 (Anna), 917-952-0056 (Natalie), afnrhomes.com, @annafiascone, @natalieryanrealtor, @HinsdaleRE.