Houzez-RealEstateWordPressThemevsResidenceRealEstateWordPressTheme

Target Use Cases

Houzez, by favethemes, is built squarely around Elementor and positions itself as a complete listing-management platform. Its use-case tags — geolocation, IDX, MLS, directory, and agent profiles — signal that it is designed to handle everything from a solo realtor's portfolio to a large multi-agency directory. The emphasis on a custom Real Estate Search Builder widget and 170+ Elementor widgets makes it especially well-suited to agencies that want a polished, search-centric front end without custom development.

Residence, by WpEstate, covers largely the same ground — agents, agencies, IDX, MLS, custom fields — but adds WPBakery Page Builder alongside Elementor. That dual page-builder support makes it a better fit for teams already invested in WPBakery workflows, or for buyers who want the flexibility to switch builders without a full redesign. Its 50+ ready-made demos also skew toward buyers who want a broad design palette before committing to a layout direction.

Feature Breadth

Houzez

• 170+ drag-and-drop Elementor widgets purpose-built for real estate
• Dedicated search builder widget with tabbed display and custom field styling
• IDX and MLS integration support
• Geolocation-aware listing searches
• Compatible with Contact Form 7, Gravity Forms, WooCommerce 8.x/9.x, and WPML

Residence

• 170+ Elementor widgets via the WpResidence Elementor Studio
• Support for both Elementor and WPBakery Page Builder
• 450+ theme options covering headers, mega menus, footers, and single property templates
• 50+ ready-to-use demos across multiple design styles
• Facebook integration listed as a compatible integration
• Compatible with Contact Form 7, Gravity Forms, WooCommerce 9.x, and WPML
• Listed compatibility stretching back to WordPress 5.9.x

On raw configuration depth, Residence edges ahead with its 450+ theme options and dual page-builder support. Houzez counters with a more focused, search-builder-centric feature set that is arguably easier to learn and faster to deploy for Elementor-first teams.

Pricing and Value

Houzez is priced at $89 for a one-time license, while Residence comes in at $79 — a $10 difference that is unlikely to be a deciding factor for most buyers. Both are single-purchase licenses without mandatory annual renewals at the marketplace level. Given that Residence ships with more demos and a second page builder at a lower price point, it offers a slight edge on pure dollar-per-feature math. Houzez's higher price is offset by its larger established community and the practical value of 56,900 buyers who have likely surfaced and resolved common edge cases through the support forums.

Buyer Satisfaction and Market Confidence

Both themes share an identical 4.84 out of 5 buyer rating, which is a strong signal of consistent quality from each author. The meaningful difference is in volume: Houzez has accumulated 56,900 sales and 2,700 reviews, compared to Residence's 32,600 sales and 1,600 reviews. A larger review pool generally means more reliable signal — a 4.84 rating across 2,700 reviews is statistically harder to maintain than the same rating across 1,600. Neither theme shows warning signs, but Houzez's sales lead does reflect a longer track record of market trust.

Maintenance and Update Track Record

Houzez was last updated in June 2026 and lists compatibility with WordPress 7.0.x, 6.9.x, and 6.8.x, reflecting active maintenance on the latest core releases. Residence was last updated in May 2026 — only one month behind — and its compatibility list extends all the way back to WordPress 5.9.x, which is a useful safety net for sites running older environments. Both authors demonstrate a clear commitment to ongoing updates, so neither buyer faces meaningful abandonment risk at this time.

Genuine Trade-offs

Houzez cons: Fully committed to Elementor — buyers who prefer WPBakery or a block-based approach will find limited alternatives. At $89, it is the pricier option, and its focused feature set may feel constrained for buyers who want to configure every design detail.

Residence cons: The sheer volume of 450+ theme options and dual page-builder support can make initial setup more complex and time-consuming. Its review base, while strong, is smaller, and the breadth of demos can create decision fatigue rather than clarity.