/* ================= HERO SECTION (PARALLAX) ================= */
        .hero {
            height: 100vh;
            background: linear-gradient(rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.65), rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.4)), 
                        url('https://findohome.com/assets/images/hero.jpeg');
            background-size: cover;
            background-position: center;
            background-attachment: fixed;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            position: relative;
            padding-top: 90px;
            text-align: center;
        }

        .hero-content { 
            width: 100%; 
            max-width: 1100px; 
            position: relative;
            z-index: 10;
        }
        
        .hero-content h1 { 
            font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
            font-size: 82px; 
            line-height: 1.1;
            font-weight: 800; 
            color: var(--white);
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            text-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
        }
        .hero-content p { 
            font-size: 22px; 
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
            margin-bottom: 60px; 
            font-weight: 300;
            letter-spacing: 0.5px;
        }

        /* ================= ULTRA SEARCH BAR ================= */
        .ultra-search {
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
            backdrop-filter: blur(25px) saturate(180%);
            border-radius: 50px;
            padding: 15px;
            box-shadow: 0 40px 100px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
            text-align: left;
        }

        .search-tabs {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 40px;
            padding: 0 30px 20px 30px;
            margin-bottom: 15px;
        }
        .tab {
            font-size: 13px;
            font-weight: 800;
            color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
            cursor: pointer;
            position: relative;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 1.5px;
            transition: 0.3s;
        }
        .tab.active { color: var(--white); }
        .tab.active::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: -5px;
            left: 20%;
            width: 60%;
            height: 3px;
            background: var(--primary-soft);
            border-radius: 10px;
        }

        .search-main {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 260px 1fr 200px;
            gap: 0;
            background: var(--white);
            padding: 10px;
            border-radius: 40px;
            overflow: hidden;
        }
        
        /* City Dropdown */
        .city-select {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            padding: 0 25px;
            border-right: 1px solid var(--border);
            background: #fafafa;
        }
        
        .city-select i {
            color: var(--primary);
            font-size: 18px;
            margin-right: 12px;
        }
        
        .city-select select {
            border: none;
            background: transparent;
            font-size: 15px;
            font-weight: 600;
            outline: none;
            color: var(--dark);
            cursor: pointer;
            appearance: none;
            width: 100%;
        }
        
        /* Right Search Field */
        .search-field {
            padding: 0 30px;
        }
        
        .search-field input {
            font-weight: 500;
        }



        .input-wrapper {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            padding: 0 30px;
        }
        .input-wrapper i { color: var(--primary); font-size: 22px; margin-right: 18px; }
        .input-wrapper input {
            border: none;
            background: transparent;
            height: 60px;
            width: 100%;
            font-size: 17px;
            font-weight: 600;
            outline: none;
            color: var(--dark);
        }

        .btn-search-lux {
            background: var(--dark);
            color: var(--white);
            border: none;
            border-radius: 35px;
            font-size: 15px;
            font-weight: 800;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: 0.4s;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 10px;
        }
        .btn-search-lux:hover { background: var(--primary); transform: scale(1.02); box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(189, 87, 50, 0.3); }

        
        
        /* ================= TOP PICKS SECTION - REDUCED HEIGHT ================= */
        .top-picks {
            padding: 80px 0;
            background-color: var(--white);
            overflow: hidden;
        }
        
        
        
  
        
/* ================= NEW SECTIONS CSS ================= */
.prominent-projects{
    padding: 60px 0;
    background-color: #fff;
}

/* Recommended Sellers & Newly Added Grid */
.listing-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 25px; margin-top: 30px; }
.standard-card { 
    background: white; border-radius: 20px; border: 1px solid var(--border); overflow: hidden; transition: 0.3s;
}
.standard-card:hover { transform: translateY(-10px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lux); }
.card-img-sm { width: 100%; height: 200px; object-fit: cover; }
.card-content-sm { padding: 20px; }

/* Call to Action Section */
.cta-section { 
    background: var(--dark); padding: 40px 0; position: relative; overflow: hidden; margin: 60px 0; border-radius: 40px;
}
.cta-content { position: relative; z-index: 2; color: white; text-align: center; }
.btn-cta { 
    display: inline-block; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-soft));
    color: white; padding: 18px 45px; border-radius: 100px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 800;
    margin-top: 30px; transition: 0.3s;
}

/* News Section */
.news-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 30px; }
.news-card { cursor: pointer; }
.news-card img { width: 100%; height: 220px; border-radius: 24px; object-fit: cover; margin-bottom: 15px; }
.news-card h3 { font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.4; }




/* ================= RECOMMENDED SELLERS PREMIUM ================= */
.sellers-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 25px;
    margin-top: 30px;
}

.seller-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 30px 25px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.seller-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lux);
    border-color: var(--primary-soft);
}

.seller-avatar {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    background: #f8fafc;
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin: 0 auto 15px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    font-size: 20px;
}

.seller-name {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--dark);
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    min-height: 50px; /* Keeps card heights aligned */
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.stats-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-around;
    padding: 15px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.stat-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.stat-value {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--dark);
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 10px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.locality-box {
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.locality-tag {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    background: #f8fafc;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    display: inline-block;
    margin: 2px;
}

.btn-contact-ghost {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--dark);
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--dark);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 13px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: 0.3s;
    margin-top: auto;
}

.btn-contact-ghost:hover {
    background: var(--dark);
    color: var(--white);
}











/* ================= LAND PROMOTION SECTION ================= */
.land-promo-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
    background-color: #fff;
}

.land-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
    margin-top: 30px;
}

.land-promo-card {
    position: relative;
    height: 400px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: block;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1), box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.land-promo-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lux);
}

.land-promo-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.8s ease;
}

.land-promo-card:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.land-overlay-content {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 30px;
    left: 30px;
    right: 30px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    padding: 25px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.land-info h3 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 22px;
    color: var(--dark);
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.land-info p {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.land-btn-circle {
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    background: var(--dark);
    color: white;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.land-promo-card:hover .land-btn-circle {
    background: var(--primary);
    transform: rotate(-45deg);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .land-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .land-promo-card { height: 300px; }
}



    
    
    .slick-dots li button:before {
        font-size: 10px;
        color: #ccc;
    }
    
    .slick-dots li.slick-active button:before {
        color: var(--primary);
    }
    .slider {
        display: block !important;
    }
    
    .slider .standard-card {
        margin: 0 10px;
    }
    
    
    /* Image wrapper for badge */
    /* ================= REFINED PREMIUM BADGES ================= */
    .card-img-wrapper {
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
    }
    
    .badge {
        position: absolute;
        top: 15px;
        left: 15px;
        padding: 5px 12px;
        font-size: 10px;
        font-weight: 700;
        border-radius: 4px; /* Squarer for a more corporate/premium feel */
        text-transform: uppercase;
        letter-spacing: 1.5px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 6px;
        backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
        box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
        z-index: 10;
    }
    
    /* Glassmorphism for "Sponsored" - Subtle Gold/Primary */
    .badge-sponsored {
        background: rgba(189, 87, 50, 0.85); /* Your primary color with transparency */
        color: #ffffff;
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    }
    
    /* Glassmorphism for "For Sale" - Elegant Dark */
    .badge-sale {
        background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.75); /* Dark theme */
        color: #ffffff;
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    }
    
    /* Glassmorphism for "For Rent" - Clean White/Glass */
    .badge-rent {
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8); 
        color: var(--dark);
        border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);
    }
    
    /* Adding a tiny dot for extra professional detail */
    .badge::before {
        content: '';
        width: 4px;
        height: 4px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        background: currentColor;
        display: inline-block;
    }
    
    /* View button */
    .btn-view {
        display: block;
        text-align: center;
        margin-top: 15px;
        padding: 10px;
        border-radius: 10px;
        background: var(--dark);
        color: #fff;
        font-size: 12px;
        font-weight: 800;
        text-decoration: none;
        transition: 0.3s;
    }
    
    .btn-view:hover {
        background: var(--primary);
    }
    
    
    /* ================= CUSTOM SLIDER ARROWS ================= */
    
    .slider {
        position: relative;
    }
    
    .custom-arrow {
        position: absolute;
        top: 45%;
        transform: translateY(-50%);
        width: 45px;
        height: 45px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        background: white;
        border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
        box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
        cursor: pointer;
        z-index: 10;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        transition: 0.3s;
    }
    
    .custom-arrow i {
        font-size: 14px;
        color: var(--dark);
    }
    
    .custom-arrow:hover {
        background: var(--primary);
    }
    
    .custom-arrow:hover i {
        color: #fff;
    }
    
    /* LEFT */
    .custom-arrow.prev {
        left: -20px;
    }
    
    /* RIGHT */
    .custom-arrow.next {
        right: -20px;
    }
    
    /* MOBILE FIX */
    @media (max-width: 768px) {
        .custom-arrow.prev {
            left: 5px;
        }
        .custom-arrow.next {
            right: 5px;
        }
    }

.exclusive-showcase {
    padding: 60px 0;
    background-color: #fff;
}

.showcase-slider .showcase-card {
    margin: 0 12px;
}

/* height control */
.showcase-card.large {
    height: 420px;
}


/* ================= SHOWCASE SLIDER ================= */

.showcase-card {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 420px;
    cursor: pointer;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.showcase-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: 0.6s;
}

.showcase-card:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* overlay */
.showcase-content {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    padding: 25px;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.75), transparent);
    color: #fff;
}

.showcase-content h3 {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

/* bottom row */
.showcase-bottom {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.showcase-bottom p {
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-top: 5px;
}

.status {
    font-size: 11px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    opacity: 0.85;
}


.showcase-prev { left: 5px; }
.showcase-next { right: 5px; }