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Introduction

Important

This documentation was last updated on April 8th, 2025. The current version of the RealHomes is v4.3.9 , 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 v4.3.9?

Explore the latest improvements and features introduced in RealHomes v4.3.9:

  • Post Types Management
    Added dedicated controls to manage post types from the Easy Real Estate → Settings → Post Types section for better flexibility.

  • Customize WP Login Page Styles
    Introduced the ability to customize the WordPress login page appearance, including background, colors, logo, and form elements.

  • New Field Builder Option – Link Field Type
    Added a new Link field type option in the New Field Builder, allowing for richer data input options.

  • Improved Saved Search for Vacation Rentals
    Corrected an issue where saved searches related to vacation rentals (RVR) were not saving specific data properly.

  • Performance Optimization with Google Fonts
    Improved Google Fonts loading by refining autoload logic for enhanced page performance.

  • User Menu Icon & Sorting Improvements
    Refined user menu icons, their styles, and sorting in the header for a more intuitive navigation experience.

  • Better Post Type Slug Controls
    Upgraded the Easy Real Estate → Post Types → URL Slugs interface for smoother slug management.

For a complete list of updates and fixes, 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.