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Introduction

Important

This documentation was last updated on August 20th, 2026. The current version of RealHomes is v4.5.5 , so please ensure you are using the latest version to take advantage of all features and improvements.

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Summary of Recent Updates

This section highlights the major updates introduced in v4.5.5 and previous versions.

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✨ New Demos

🆕 Major New Features

  • RealHomes Membership Invoices - Added invoice generation, printable invoice views, and optional invoice emails for membership payment receipts.
  • Agency Membership Package Sharing - Agency memberships can now be shared with eligible agents using either per-agent limits or a shared agency properties pool.
  • Dashboard Agent and Agency Translations - WPML-compatible translation support is now available for dashboard-submitted Properties, Agents, and Agencies.
  • Dashboard Profile Agency Control - Added a setting to show or hide agency selection in the My Profile dashboard module.
  • Agent and Agency Locations - Agent and Agency dashboard submissions now include location assignment.
  • Search Location Property Counts - Custom Elementor search form location fields can show property counts in their location options.
  • Email Subject and Body Templates - Email templates now include configurable subject and body content for common RealHomes forms.
  • Grouped Property Features - Property feature terms can be organized and displayed using parent-child grouping.
  • Google Maps Deferred Loading - Google Maps API requests now use deferred loading for better page loading behavior.
  • Agent & Agency Section Toggles - Added functionality to toggle the visibility of Agent and Agency sections for single property content variations.
  • Agency Role Dashboard – Added a dedicated dashboard section allowing Agency role users to manage properties submitted by their associated agents.
  • WordPress Command Pallet – Integrated RealHomes settings into the new WordPress Command Pallet functionality for quick searching and navigation.
  • Agency Single Property Section – Introduced a new Elementor widget and section dedicated to displaying Agency details on single property templates.
  • Map Show/Hide Controls – Added the ability to show or hide the properties map across all listing templates.
  • Instant Search Results – Enable users to see search results refresh instantly as filters change, without a page reload. You can Read the Setup Guide.
  • Elementor Single Property for Modern – Design and apply custom single property layouts using Elementor templates and widgets in the Modern design.
  • Turnstile Captcha in Elementor Forms – Added support for Cloudflare Turnstile captcha within RealHomes Elementor form widgets for enhanced security.

🛠️ Key Fixes

  • Fixed OpenStreetMap info window close button styling.
  • Fixed the Agency section title setting in RealHomes Settings so it no longer uses the Agent section title.
  • Fixed Mapbox properties widget synchronization with Elementor filter widgets.
  • Fixed Elementor properties listing widgets so topbar sorting honors the configured RealHomes sorting options.
  • Fixed a RealHomes Membership plugin security issue flagged by Wordfence.
  • Fixed RH: Gallery custom Elementor widget layout issues in editor mode.
  • Fixed property detail page meta icon display behavior so it is not incorrectly dependent on property card meta settings.
  • Fixed Classic variation gallery card overlay button animation speed.
  • Fixed single property sidebar styling on small devices.
  • Fixed Schedule a Tour datepicker output for custom WordPress date formats that include suffixes.
  • Fixed Google Maps address autocomplete on backend property edit screens.
  • Fixed radius slider visibility in Elementor search forms.
  • Fixed News sections and news Elementor widgets experiencing high load query issues.
  • Fixed Search form trigger erroneously ignoring the sorting menu.
  • Fixed Elementor based Ultra contact page template rendering issues.
  • Fixed Search Form price limits erroneously excluding properties without prices when the price slider was not interacted with.
  • Fixed Preview URL visibility for non-admin users after saving a draft on the submit property template.

🚀 Improvements

  • Agency Assignment - Agency handling and assignment is more consistent across theme, plugin, dashboard, and backend workflows.
  • Google Social Login – Vastly improved the setup process by completely removing the complex API key requirements.
  • Search Query Performance – Refined and optimized search query code for significantly better performance and lower server load.
  • Save Draft & Preview Property – Enhanced the save and preview functionality specifically for properties that are already published.
  • WPML Compatibility – Enhanced WPML compatibility and added comprehensive language files within the Realhomes CRM plugin.
  • Dark Mode Prevention – Added a setting to prevent the website from automatically forcing a dark color scheme on smaller devices.
  • Centralized Map Scripts – Improved map script enqueueing by consolidating logic across the entire theme and related plugins.
  • AJAX Search Optimization – Enhanced location field AJAX loading and optimized cache handling for large sets of location values.

🔄 Updates

  • Condominium Demo updated with Elementor Containers.
  • Slider Revolution and other bundled plugins are maintained at their latest fully compatible versions.
  • Translation files refreshed for all theme and plugin components.

👉 For the full version history, please visit our Change Log.

Tips to Improve Website Performance

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

  • WordPress: RealHomes requires minimum WordPress 6.0 or latest.
  • 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, it is crucial to handle security tokens (Nonces) correctly to ensure interactive features like AJAX Login and Favorites work properly.

👉 Read the Full Caching & Security Tokens Guide

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

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  • Custom code modifications.
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