Status + Area Search Widget for Houzez Theme
WordPress plugin that adds a status + area search widget for the Houzez real estate theme. Uses Houzez taxonomies (property_status, property_area) and search templates. Shortcodes: [houzez_banner_search], [houzez_status_area_search]. Free to download and use.
Everything you need to take your project to the next level
Tabs for Buy, Rent, Off-plan from property_status. Only statuses with properties shown. "Buy" label for Sell/For Sale/Buy slugs.
Autocomplete for areas from property_area. Suggestions on focus (popular) and while typing (2+ chars). Sorted by property count. Counts respect selected status.
Selected area shown as removable tag. Single area selection. Tag removable with ×.
Search button redirects to Houzez search page with status[] and areas[]. Uses Houzez search template URL. URL params preserved for sharing.
[houzez_banner_search] – main shortcode. [houzez_status_area_search] – legacy alias. Attributes: status, area (default slugs).
houzez_area_suggestions (GET) for autocomplete. houzez_status_area_filter (POST) for filtered listings. Nonce verification. Works for logged-in and guests.
Uses property_status, property_area, Houzez search template, listing templates (item-v1), pagination, filters, options.
Flex layout with wrapping. Mobile: stacked layout, full-width elements. Debounced input (300ms), Enter triggers search, loading spinner.
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Download and install the free plugin. Requires Houzez theme – plugin deactivates if Houzez is not active.
Use [houzez_banner_search] in hero/banner sections. Optional: status="buy" area="dubai-marina" for defaults.
Visitors select status tab and area. Search redirects to Houzez search page with filters applied.
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