Introduction

Important

This documentation was last updated on September 4^th, 2025. The current version of the RealHomes is v4.4.3 , so please ensure to use latest version of RealHomes to take advantage of the latest features and improvements.

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What's New in RealHomes v4.4.3?

Released on 4^th September 2025, this version introduces exciting new demos, powerful enhancements, and important fixes to make RealHomes even better.

✨ New Demos

MLS Demo (New!) - [ https://demo.realhomes.io/mls ]
Experience seamless integration with 200+ MLS service providers, enabling you to sync listings directly with RealHomes for a modern, automated workflow. You can click here to learn how to set it up.
Hebrew Demo (New!) - [ https://demo.realhomes.io/hebrew ]
Explore the RealHomes theme in Hebrew with full RTL compatibility for a localized real estate experience.
👉 Visit: Demo link will be updated soon.

🆕 New Features

Local placeholder images support for properties (no dependency on external services).
Enable/disable additional property meta fields in the print view.
Multi-select support for Property Type and Status fields on the front-end Dashboard.
Load more + infinite scroll options for the Properties V14 widget.
Verification options for custom user roles to display on their listings.
Owner post type verification settings in Easy Real Estate (front-end support included).
Global unit support for area and lot size in Single Property Meta widgets v1 & v2.

🛠️ Fixes

Fixed header search form overlapping the user menu in Ultra design variation.
Fixed PHP 8.3+ notices in Sidebar Filter widget.
Fixed fatal error on dashboard when RHWPA was activated without WooCommerce.
Fixed deprecated notices for PHP 8.4 in the RealHomes Elementor Addon plugin.

🚀 Improvements

Floor plan price display function refined for flexible input handling.
Updated Twitter branding to X across the theme.
Meta-box styles improved for Modern homepage template slider.
Sticky header logo settings enhanced with retina logo support.
Booking form defaults to Split booking for better clarity.
Multi-select support added for Agent field in the front-end Dashboard.
Partners section styles polished for Classic variation.
Properties Grid v3 Elementor widget styles improved.
Purchase API validation improved to match ThemeForest username with Envato buyer info.
Update handling between theme and bundled plugins optimized for stability.
Update API improved for more reliable theme/plugin updates.
Chart.js script loads only where needed.
Demo imports improved:
Media handling in Customizer settings.
Automatically sets permalinks to Post name.
Front-end Dashboard header improved with a search field for all post types.
RTL styles refined for Ultra variation.
Print styles and logic improved.
Ultra variation homepage performance optimized.

🔄 Updates

Slider Revolution updated to the latest version.
Theme bundled plugins updated.
Translation files refreshed.
Theme documentation updated.

👉 For a complete and detailed list of updates, please visit our Change Log.

Tips to Improve Website Performance

Here are some recommended practices to optimize your website's performance:

Hosting: Opt for an SSD-based VPS over shared hosting for better resources.
PHP & MySQL: Ensure you're running PHP 8.3 or newer and MySQL 8.0 or higher. Contact your hosting provider for updates because these are required by WordPress.
Caching: Use a reliable cache plugin like WP Fastest Cache. Test your site thoroughly after configuration.
Speed Optimization: Enhance loading times with plugins like Flying Pages.
Image Optimization: Compress images with a plugin like Imagify.
CDN: Use a CDN service to deliver content faster and more efficiently.

RealHomes Specific Cache Configurations

When configuring cache for RealHomes, keep these points in mind:

JavaScript Files: Do not combine JavaScript files; RealHomes loads scripts dynamically based on various settings, which can lead to errors if combined.
Cookies: RealHomes uses cookies like realhomes_current_currency. Ensure your cache plugin excludes pages using these cookies, or ask your hosting provider to handle this if using managed hosting like WPEngine.

Using a Child Theme

To ensure smooth updates of the parent theme, we strongly recommend using a child theme. The main theme package (rh-main-package.zip) downloaded from ThemeForest includes a ready-to-use child theme (realhomes-child.zip).

Updating the Theme

RealHomes supports auto-updates within the WordPress dashboard. If you're updating from an older version, refer to this knowledge base article for detailed instructions.

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