A partnership of experience and innovation.

Howard H. Ran, J.D. is the broker of record and CEO of Aspire LaShine, with more than 16 years of experience as a licensed California broker. Guided by his mantra to "treat every client better than we treat ourselves," he handles multi-million dollar residential and commercial transactions with the care and discretion high-net-worth clients expect. Mentored from the start by his father Henry — licensed since 1985 — Howard was named top agent of 250 at Coldwell Banker just two years into his career.

Over his career, Howard has personally overseen over $250 million in single-side transactions, including an $8M medical office building closed in just 17 days. He directly manages 250,000+ sq ft of leasing, sales, and operations across Southern California, is well-versed in IRC 1031 exchanges, and specializes as a luxury listing agent for residences valued upwards of $20 million across the San Gabriel Valley and beyond.

A San Gabriel Valley native and San Marino High School graduate, Howard earned his B.A. in History and Political Science from UCLA before completing his Juris Doctor at Abraham Lincoln University School of Law in 2018. Fluent in Mandarin Chinese and Cantonese with conversational Spanish, he brings a rare blend of legal insight, linguistic range, and lifelong-learner mindset to every client engagement.

Elena brings together business acumen, legal insight, and a client-first approach to deliver exceptional real estate service. A UC San Diego graduate in International Business with almost four years of dedicated real estate experience, she navigates complex transactions with precision and empathy — guiding first-time buyers, seasoned investors, and families through every stage of the process.

At the negotiating table, Elena is a tenacious advocate for her clients. Whether closing a residential sale, structuring a commercial lease, or managing every contingency and counter-offer through escrow, she keeps her clients' interests front and center from the first showing to the final signature. Her background in HR and paralegal work — including complex U.S. immigration cases — gives her an edge in understanding the full picture of what buyers, sellers, and tenants need to feel confident and protected.

Elena specializes in commercial leasing from intake to lease execution, bringing skill, candor, and a client-centered approach to every deal. She is especially well-suited to international buyers and cross-border families, translating intricate legal, financial, and procedural details into a clear, step-by-step path forward. With Elena, every client knows exactly where they stand — and that someone is firmly in their corner.