Introduction

Important

This documentation was last updated on March 17^th, 2026. The current version of RealHomes is v4.5.1 , 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 v4.5.1 and previous versions.

✨ New Demos

CRM Demo - [ https://ultra.realhomes.io/crm ]
Experience the RealHomes CRM demo, showcasing a powerful all-in-one solution for managing leads, inquiries, deals, and tasks.
👉 Read the CRM Demo Setup Guide
French Demo - [ https://demo.realhomes.io/french ]
Explore the RealHomes theme in French for a localized real estate experience.
👉 Read the French Demo Setup Guide
Hebrew Demo - [ https://demo.realhomes.io/hebrew ]
Explore the RealHomes theme in Hebrew with full RTL compatibility for a localized real estate experience.
👉 Read the Hebrew Demo Setup Guide
MLS Demo - [ https://demo.realhomes.io/mls ]
Experience seamless integration with 200+ MLS service providers, enabling you to sync listings directly with RealHomes for a modern, automated workflow.
👉 Read the MLS Setup Guide

🆕 Major New Features

Theme Options Panel – A new and improved interface for streamlined theme configuration management.
Unit Measurement Switcher – Enable users to seamlessly switch between different area measurement units on the frontend.
Cloudflare Turnstile Support – A privacy-friendly, frictionless alternative to reCAPTCHA for robust form protection.
OTP Login Verification – Enhance security by requiring a one-time password sent to email during login.
Hourly Booking support – Added support for time-based property reservations in the RVR solution.
Global Elementor Widget – Centrally manage and display standard Elementor templates anywhere on your site.
Save Search functionality – Improved saved searches for related Elementor property listing widgets.
RealHomes Scroll Animation – Add smooth reveal animations to Elementor containers on scroll. You can Read the Setup Guide.
Mega Menu support – Create advanced menus for Modern and Ultra variations using Elementor templates (Desktop only).
Dashboard Typography controls – intuitively customize text styling within the user dashboard.
RealHomes CRM functionality – A powerful integrated system for managing leads, inquiries, and communications.

🛠️ Key Fixes

Fixed Properties Google Map widget markers not displaying when no properties are found.
Fixed Property owner assignment issue in the RealHomes Dashboard.
Fixed Multiselect field visibility for the New Field Builder in the frontend dashboard.
Fixed search fields selection issue when browser-based back-forward cache is enabled.
Fixed PHP Notices and resolved various compatibility issues for PHP 8.3 and 8.4.

🚀 Improvements

Theme Security improved following a comprehensive security audit of the theme and related plugins.
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.
WPML compatibility improved across all newly added widgets and theme settings.
Performance optimizations including script loading and other backend improvements.

🔄 Updates

Condominium Demo updated with Elementor Containers.
Slider Revolution and other bundled plugins updated to the latest 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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