LOUISVILLE—The severe recession created a number ofopportunities for investors willing to take a few risks.Baceline Investments, LLC, for example, justcompleted the sale of Dixie Valley Shopping Center in Louisville toInland for $13.6 million, a big boost over the$3.3 million it paid for it back in 2010. The 119,364-square-footcenter was in foreclosure then and only 34% leased. UnderBaceline's ownership, occupancy of the shopping center increased to92%. The firm also just acquired Overlook on North Ave., aneighborhood shopping center in suburban Chicago.
“The revitalization of Dixie Valley Shopping Center is a successstory on many levels,” says David Puchi, managingpartner of the Denver-based Baceline. "Four years ago Dixie Valleywas in a state of deterioration, in foreclosure, and decliningoccupancy. After much time, effort and investment, Bacelinetransformed the downtrodden property into a quality asset making ita vibrant location for the community.”
Leading tenants at Dixie Valley, located at 10311-10441 DixieHighway, include Ross, Marshalls,Party City, Dollar Tree andRue 21. The center was part of the firm'sOpportunities Fund which invests in distressed commercialproperties or loans that have unrecognized potential.
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Brian J. Rogal
Brian J. Rogal is a Chicago-based freelance writer with years of experience as an investigative reporter and editor, most notably at The Chicago Reporter, where he concentrated on housing issues. He also has written extensively on alternative energy and the payments card industry for national trade publications.
