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Introduction

Important

This documentation was last updated on May 22nd, 2026. The current version of RealHomes is v4.5.3 , so please ensure you are using the latest version to take advantage of all features and improvements.

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RealHomes Update Guide Consult this guide to update your theme safely to the latest version.

Summary of Recent Updates

This section highlights the major updates introduced in v4.5.3 and previous versions.

✨ New Demos

🆕 Major New Features

  • 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. You can Read the Setup Guide.
  • Elementor Header & Footer for Ultra – Create and manage custom header and footer designs for the Ultra variation using Elementor templates.
  • Multilingual Options Panel – Full compatibility with WPML and Polylang for the RealHomes Options Panel, allowing for localized theme configuration.
  • Custom User Roles – Added functionality to enable and manage custom user roles directly from the RealHomes Settings Panel.
  • Elementor 404 Page Support – Design and assign a custom 404 error page using Elementor for a more branded error experience.
  • Advanced Membership Management – Manual package assignment functionality and enhanced control over property limits (publish, draft, pending).
  • Vacation Rental Panel Integration – Vacation Rental plugin settings are now integrated directly into the RealHomes Options Panel for unified management.
  • Custom Single Post Design for Modern – Enhanced flexibility to design custom single post layouts for the Modern variation using Elementor widgets.
  • Turnstile Captcha in Elementor Forms – Added support for Cloudflare Turnstile captcha within RealHomes Elementor form widgets for enhanced security.

🛠️ Key Fixes

  • Fixed Search Form price limits erroneously excluding properties without prices when the price slider was not interacted with.
  • Fixed Slider Revolution conflict with other core theme scripts.
  • Fixed Preview URL visibility for non-admin users after saving a draft on the submit property template.
  • Fixed Mega Menu button alignment issues in the Modern design variation.
  • Fixed Sorter field saving issue in the RealHomes Options Panel.
  • Fixed Properties visibility in search which were previously excluded due to missing price assignments.
  • Resolved Ultra property rating stars color and margin display issues.
  • Fixed various Elementor single property widgets layout inconsistencies.

🚀 Improvements

  • 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.
  • Price Field Behavior – Improved display behavior for price fields in both Default and Smart search forms.
  • Elementor Integration – Enhanced Schedule a Tour entry handling and improved URL handling for listing widget topbars.
  • Code Refinement – Systematic improvement of helper function usage throughout the theme and Easy Real Estate plugin.
  • Slider Revolution Support – Improved compatibility by supporting both old and new Slider Revolution shortcodes across the theme.
  • Widget Refinement – Enhanced Filter widget property handling and improved share button icon alignment in Elementor Single Property templates.
  • RH Nav Menu widget enhanced with better functionality, flexibility, and responsive menu options.
  • Demo Imports optimized for CRM, Hotel, and Ultra RVR designs for a smoother setup.
  • Performance optimizations including script loading and other backend improvements.

🔄 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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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.