Quote by Dear Abby
"The first time you buy a house you think how pretty it is and sign the check. The second time you look to see if the basement has termites."
More from Dear Abby
"Dear Abby is my pen name, but my real name is Pauline Phillips, and I've spent decades helping people navigate life's challenges"
"The best time to do something was 20 years ago. The second best time is now"
"If we could sell our experiences for what they cost us, we'd all be millionaires"
"Many people spend more time planning their vacation than they do planning their lives"