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Chris d’Eon

Chris d’Eon

Chief Marketing Officer, SmartProperty

Chris d’Eon is Chief Marketing Officer at SmartProperty, where he leads brand, customer acquisition and partnerships.

Before SmartProperty he led go-to-market work for fintech and insurtech companies, including Intuit’s TurboTax, Ensight Cloud and Founders First Capital.

He writes many of SmartProperty’s reserve study guides: what state law requires, what a study costs, how often to update it and how much an association should hold in reserves. Technical articles are reviewed by Doug Edmonds, Head of AI.

Chris also reviews SmartProperty’s 50 state reserve law guides.

Writes about
Reserve studies · HOA reserve funding · Capital planning · Community association management
On this site
42 articles · 50 state guides reviewed
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Articles by Chris

  1. What Is a Reserve Study? A Board Member’s Plain-Language Guide
  2. Is a Reserve Study Legally Required? A 50-State Matrix
  3. How Often Should We Update Our Reserve Study?
  4. How Much Does a Reserve Study Cost, and How Long Does It Take?
  5. Who Is Qualified to Prepare a Reserve Study?
  6. What Components Are Included in a Reserve Study?
  7. How Much Should We Have in Reserves? Percent Funded and Contribution Rates Explained
  8. Best Reserve Study Companies and Software for HOAs and Condos (2026)
  9. Living Reserve Study vs. Traditional Reserve Study: What’s the Difference?
  10. Association Reserves Alternatives: How the Other Reserve Study Options Compare (2026)
  11. Preventive Maintenance vs. Reactive Maintenance: What’s Best for Your Community?
  12. Seasonal Maintenance Schedules: Preparing Your Community for Every Season
  13. 5 signs your community's reserve fund is in trouble (and how to fix it)
  14. Benchmarking Your Reserve Fund: How Does Your Community Stack Up?
  15. Preventative Maintenance 101: Extending The Life of Your Community Assets
  16. HOA Reserve Studies Explained: Benefits and Importance
  17. Legal Considerations in Reserve Fund Management
  18. Reserve Funds: How To Communicate HOA Funds Needs to Homeowners?
  19. The Role of Preventative Maintenance in Asset Management
  20. The Impact of Technological Advancements on Reserve Fund Management
  21. What are the different types of reserve fund studies?
  22. What Is a Reserve Study?
  23. Why Deferring Common Area Repairs Could Cost You Thousands
  24. Why is a 70% funded reserve ideal?
  25. The True Cost of Deferred Maintenance: Why You Can't Afford to Wait
  26. Case Studies: Success Stories with SmartProperty
  27. Elevating Your Management Company Operations: The Advantages of Partnering with SmartProperty
  28. Integrating Financial and Asset Management in HOAs
  29. Adapting your reserve fund plan to rising construction costs
  30. Capital Improvements vs. Replacement Projects: Understanding the Difference
  31. Combat Aging Infrastructure with the Living Reserve Study™
  32. FNBO partnership - what it means for our clients
  33. Navigating the Complexities of Reserve Fund Investing
  34. Protecting Property Values Through Proactive Reserve Fund Management
  35. Avoiding Special Assessments: Smart Strategies for Reserve Fund Planning
  36. Association Loans: Understanding your options
  37. Transitioning from a Static Reserve Study to a Living Reserve Study
  38. Preparing for The Unexpected: Building Resilience in Your Reserve Fund
  39. A guide to understand HOA Fines and Fees
  40. How Insurance Market Trends Impact Property Reserve Funds
  41. How Often Should a Reserve Fund Study Be Done?
  42. Key Components of a Reserve Study

Reviewed by Chris

All 50 state reserve law guides.

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