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Introduction

Important

This documentation was last updated on May 24th, 2025. The current version of the RealHomes is v4.4.0 , so please ensure to use latest version of RealHomes to take advantage of the latest features and improvements.

Thank you for choosing the RealHomes Theme! For any inquiries not covered in this documentation, you can:

  • Search our Knowledge Base
  • Reach out through our Support Platform
  • Need help obtaining your item purchase code from ThemeForest? Refer to this guide.
  • If your support period has expired, please check out this article to extend or renew your item support.
  • Consult to this article for guidance on how to update the RealHomes Theme.

What's New in RealHomes v4.4.0?

Explore the latest features and enhancements introduced in RealHomes v4.4.0:

  • Fusion – A Brand New Demo
    Experience the brand new Fusion Demo with a modern and trending real estate design.

  • Admin Notifications for Property Edits
    Get notified via email whenever a user edits their submitted property.

  • Save Draft & Preview Options
    Submit Property form now includes Save Draft and Preview buttons for improved publishing control.

  • Trigger Login via URL
    Easily open the login popup using a URL parameter – ideal for promotional or gated content.

  • Post Template Enhancements
    Added social share section to the default post template and tags + social share to the full-width post template.

  • Sticky Header Contact Info (Modern Design)
    Contact details are now visible in the sticky header for better accessibility.

  • Unique Styles for Elementor Widgets
    All RealHomes Elementor widgets now feature distinctive tile styles and clear naming conventions.

  • Mobile Sticky Header Support
    Sticky headers now fully supported on mobile across all header variations, including custom Elementor headers.

  • Pagination in Agent Widget (Elementor)
    The Agent widget now supports pagination, allowing better content organization.

  • New Front-End Property Actions
    More flexibility in the front-end dashboard with new property action options and controls.

  • Elementor Properties Filter for Listing v14
    A new custom properties filter widget is now available for Listing v14 layout.

  • Form Styling Options
    Customize the appearance of all frontend forms displayed within content areas.

  • Activate/Deactivate Properties (Front-End Dashboard)
    Users can now enable or disable their properties directly from their dashboard.

  • Rating Star Styling Controls
    Customize the appearance of rating stars with dedicated styling options.

  • Generate Booking Invoice (Admin)
    Easily generate an invoice from the backend on the booking edit page.

  • Elementor Google Maps – ERE Styles Support
    Add ERE map styles directly to the Elementor Google Maps widget.

  • Smart Admin Notices

  • Missing Stripe, PayPal, or Currency Switcher API key notices

  • Google Maps API key missing notification

  • New Range Sliders for Filters
    Price and area filters now support a slider UI for better user experience.

  • WordPress Login/Register Page Styling
    More controls to customize default WP login/register pages.

  • Accordion Widget Icons Customization
    Customize the icons used in custom Elementor accordion widgets.

  • Agent/Agency Placeholder Thumbnails
    Display fallback placeholders for agents/agencies in the properties filter widget.

  • Fixes & Improvements
    Numerous bug fixes and UI/UX enhancements, including:

  • Ajax pagination issues
  • Plugin activation return link
  • Agent post type toggle issue
  • RTL layout fixes
  • PHP 8.x compatibility
  • Dynamic CSS generation for better performance
  • Optimized auto-update handling for theme & plugins

For a complete list of updates, fixes and more details, 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 7.4 or newer and MySQL 5.6 or higher. Contact your hosting provider for updates.
  • 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.

For further assistance, please register or log in at our Support Platform and submit your question. Our support team is here to help!

Support Policy

Included in Support

  • Technical assistance on theme features.
  • Resolution of reported bugs and issues.
  • Guidance on included third-party assets.

Not Included in Support

  • Custom code modifications.
  • Theme installation and setup services.