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Introduction

Important

This documentation was last updated on July 10th, 2025. The current version of the RealHomes is v4.4.2 , 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.x?

Explore the latest high-level features and major fixes introduced in RealHomes v4.4.x:

  • 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.

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

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

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

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

  • Additional Meta Information in Property Listing Elementor Widgets
    Display extra meta details on property listing widgets built with Elementor.

  • Property ID Display Option in Elementor Single Property Meta V2 Widget
    Control whether the property ID appears within the Elementor single property meta widget.

  • Similar Posts Section in Single Blog (Modern & Ultra Variations)
    Add a similar posts section on single blog pages for modern and ultra layouts.

  • Retina Map Marker Support
    Improved marker icons for high-resolution displays on contact page maps.

  • Enhanced Elementor Search Form Widget
    Option to display a rooms counter in the guests dropdown field.

  • Property Views Counter & Options
    Customizer controls now offer a property views counter and additional sort-by options in listing templates.

  • Fixed Mortgage Calculator Title Display Issue
    Resolved title display inconsistencies in the mortgage calculator based on customizer settings.

  • Fixed Filter Sidebar Widget Pagination Labels
    Corrected pagination label issues in filter sidebar widgets.

  • Fixed Guests Dropdown Search in Elementor Search Form Widget
    Corrected search query issues within the guests dropdown.

  • Improved Display of RVR Sections in Property Detail Pages
    Better presentation of RVR sections for modern and ultra design variations.

  • Improved Post Type Options Refresh Issue
    Resolved the need for manual refresh when updating post type options.

  • Major Bug Fixes & UI/UX Enhancements
    Numerous fixes, including improved PHP 8.x compatibility and various UI/UX refinements.

For a complete list of updates and detailed fixes, 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.

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.