myHommy

About

myHommy is a full-stack real estate application designed to facilitate property transactions. It provides a platform for property owners to list their properties for sale or rent and for potential buyers or renters to find and inquire about available properties. Features

• Node.js Backend: Utilizes Node.js for the backend server implementation.
• Pagination: Implements pagination for efficiently managing large datasets.
• AWS Integration: Integrates with AWS services such as AWS S3 for image storage and AWS SES for email communication.
• MongoDB Database: Uses MongoDB as the database to store property and user information.
• React.js Frontend: Employs React.js for building a dynamic and interactive user interface.
• Image Gallery: Provides an image gallery feature for showcasing property images.
• JWT Authentication: Implements JSON Web Token (JWT) authentication for secure user authentication.
• Image Upload: Allows users to upload property images for listing.
• Searching Algorithms: Implements searching algorithms to enable users to search for properties based on various criteria.
• Google Maps API Integration: Integrates with Google Maps API for location-based services and property mapping.
• Google Places API Integration: Utilizes Google Places API for retrieving location information and nearby amenities.
• bcrypt.js: Implements bcrypt.js for secure password hashing.
• React Context: Utilizes React Context API for managing global state within the application.
• Material Bootstrap: Incorporates Material Bootstrap for styling and UI components.

Installation

To run this application locally, follow these steps:

Clone the repository to your local machine:

bash

git clone https://github.com/your-username/myHommy.git

Navigate to the project directory:

bash

cd myHommy

Install dependencies:

bash

npm install

Set up environment variables:

Create a .env file in the root directory and configure the following variables:

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PORT=3000 MONGODB_URI=mongodb://localhost:27017/myhommy JWT_SECRET=your_jwt_secret AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID=your_aws_access_key_id AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY=your_aws_secret_access_key

Run the application:

bash

npm start

Access the application in your web browser at http://localhost:3000.

Usage

Once the application is running, users can perform the following actions:

Property Listing: Owners can list their properties for sale or rent.
Property Search: Users can search for properties based on location, price range, etc.
Property Viewing: Users can view property details and images in the image gallery.
Inquiry: Users can inquire about properties they are interested in.
Authentication: Users can sign up, log in, and log out using JWT authentication.
User Dashboard: Authenticated users have access to a dashboard for managing their listings and inquiries.

Technologies Used

Node.js
Express.js
MongoDB
React.js
AWS (S3, SES)
JSON Web Tokens (JWT)
bcrypt.js
Google Maps API
Google Places API
Material Bootstrap