Accounting Policies [Abstract] Schedule of depreciation period for each asset category Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block] Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] Schedule of property and equipment, net Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment Components [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of the components of property, plant and equipment. Payables and Accruals [Abstract] Schedule of accrued expenses and other current liabilities Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block] Segment Reporting [Abstract] SEGMENT INFORMATION Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Earnings Per Share [Abstract] EARNINGS PER SHARE Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] Deferred income taxes presented in consolidated balance sheets Deferred Tax Assets Liabilities [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Deferred tax assets Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance Deferred tax liabilities Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net Net deferred taxes Aggregate Deferred Tax Liabilities Net of Assets and Net of Valuation Allowance Represents aggregate deferred tax liabilities, net of deferred tax assets and net of valuation allowance. Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Award Type [Axis] Award Type [Axis] Award Type [Domain] Award Type [Domain] Stock options Stock Options [Member] RSUs Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] Restricted stock Restricted Stock [Member] Restricted Stock Market Condition Restricted Stock Market Condition [Member] Restricted Stock Market Condition [Member] Title of Individual [Axis] Title of Individual [Axis] Title of Individual with Relationship to Entity [Domain] Title of Individual with Relationship to Entity [Domain] Chairman and CEO Chairman and Chief Executive Officer [Member] Represents information pertaining to chairman and CEO of the entity. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Unrecognized compensation cost Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized [Abstract] Unrecognized compensation cost Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized Weighted-average period for recognition of unrecognized compensation cost Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition Number of Options Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward] Outstanding at the beginning of the period (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number Granted (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures Exercised (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period Forfeited (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period Expired (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Expirations in Period Outstanding at the end of the period (in shares) Options exercisable at the end of the period (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number Weighted Average Exercise Price Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward] Outstanding at the beginning of the period (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price Granted (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Exercised (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Forfeited (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Expired (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Outstanding at the end of the period (in dollars per share) Options exercisable at the end of the period (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Outstanding at the end of the period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Options exercisable at the end of the period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Aggregate Intrinsic Value Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Options, Aggregate Intrinsic Value [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Outstanding at the end of the period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value Options exercisable at the end of the period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value Share price Share Price Intrinsic value of stock options exercised Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Total Intrinsic Value Cash received from stock option exercised Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised Actual tax benefit realized Tax Benefit from Stock Options Exercised Weighted average fair value (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Vesting period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period Weighted average assumptions Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions and Methodology [Abstract] Expected term Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term Dividend yield (as a percent) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate Volatility factor (as a percent) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Weighted Average Volatility Rate Risk-free interest rate (as a percent) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate Expected dividend payment Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Payments Fair Value of Options Vested Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table] Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Computer equipment and capitalized software Computer Equipment and Capitalized Software [Member] Represents the computer equipment and capitalized software held by the entity for its use in production of products and services in which the entity deals, and are subject to depreciation, depletion and amortization. Leasehold improvements Leasehold Improvements [Member] Furniture and other equipment Furniture and Fixtures [Member] Projects in progress Construction in Progress [Member] PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] Property and equipment, gross Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross Accumulated depreciation Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment Total property and equipment, net Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Unamortized capitalized software development costs Capitalized Computer Software, Net Capitalized software development amortization expense Capitalized Computer Software, Amortization Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract] Cash paid during the period for: Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] Interest Interest Paid Income tax payments Income Taxes Paid Income tax refunds Proceeds from Income Tax Refunds Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract] Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table] Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table] Disposal Group Name [Axis] Disposal Group Name [Axis] Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Name [Domain] Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Name [Domain] Real estate businesses Real Estate Com [Member] Represents information pertaining to RealEstate.com, REALTORS. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] Revenue and net income (loss) of discontinued operations Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Income Statement Disclosures [Abstract] Revenue Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Revenue Income (loss) before income taxes Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax Income tax expense Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Discontinued Operation Income (loss) from discontinued operations Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Restructuring (income) expense Restructuring Charges Assets and liabilities of facilities reported as discontinued operations Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Balance Sheet Disclosures [Abstract] Current liabilities Liabilities of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Current Net liabilities Assets (Liabilities) of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Net For the disposal group, including a component of the entity (discontinued operation), carrying value of assets less liabilities. Summary of information by segment and reconciliations to Adjusted EBITDA and income (loss) before taxes Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block] ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES Accounts Payable, Accrued Liabilities, and Other Liabilities Disclosure, Current [Text Block] DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule of Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustment Restatement [Table] Schedule of Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustment Restatement [Table] Adjustments for Error Corrections [Axis] Adjustments for Error Corrections [Axis] Adjustments for Error Correction [Domain] Adjustments for Error Correction [Domain] Errors Related to Release of Awards Errors Related to Release of Awards [Member] Represents the information of errors related to release of awards. Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items] Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items] Basic (in shares) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Effect of stock options (in shares) Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Share-based Payment Arrangements Effect of dilutive share awards (in shares) IncrementalCommonSharesAttributableToRestrictedStockUnits IncrementalCommonSharesAttributableToRestrictedStockUnits Weighted average diluted shares outstanding (in shares) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Additional disclosure Earnings Per Share, Diluted, Other Disclosures [Abstract] Anti-dilutive securities excluded from calculation of diluted earnings per share Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount Common stock repurchases Disclosure of Repurchase Agreements [Abstract] Value of common stock authorized to be repurchased Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount Number of shares repurchased Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired Aggregate consideration for shares repurchased Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method Remaining authorized repurchase amount Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount Special Dividend Dividends [Abstract] Special cash dividend (in dollars per share) Common Stock Special Dividend Per Share Declared Represents the aggregate special dividend announced during the period for each share of common stock outstanding. Special cash dividend resulting into reduction of additional paid in capital Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Dividends in Excess of Retained Earnings Common stock special dividend overpaid Common Stock Special Dividend Overpaid Represents the aggregate amount of special dividend overpaid during the period on common stock. Accrued expenses and other current liabilities Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Litigation accruals Estimated Litigation Liability Accrued advertising expense Accrued Advertising, Current Accrued compensation and benefits Employee-related Liabilities, Current Accrued professional fees Accrued Professional Fees, Current Accrued restructuring costs Restructuring Reserve, Current Customer deposits and escrows Customer Deposits, Current Deferred rent Deferred Rent Credit, Current Other Other Liabilities, Current Total accrued expenses and other current liabilities Accrued Liabilities, Current Accrued restructuring liabilities classified in other long term liabilities Restructuring Reserve, Noncurrent Cash and Cash Equivalents [Abstract] Schedule of restricted cash and cash equivalents Schedule of Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table Text Block] Defined Contribution Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Disclosure [Abstract] BENEFIT PLANS Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block] Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] ASSETS: Assets [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Restricted cash and cash equivalents Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $408 and $503, respectively Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Prepaid and other current assets Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current Current assets of discontinued operations Assets of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Current Total current assets Assets, Current Property and equipment, net Goodwill Goodwill Intangible assets, net Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) Other non-current assets Other Assets, Noncurrent Non-current assets of discontinued operations Assets of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Noncurrent Total assets Assets LIABILITIES: Liabilities [Abstract] Accounts payable, trade Accounts Payable, Trade, Current Deferred revenue Deferred Revenue, Current Accrued expenses and other current liabilities Current liabilities of discontinued operations Total current liabilities Liabilities, Current Other non-current liabilities Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Deferred income taxes Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent Non-current liabilities of discontinued operations Liabilities of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Noncurrent Total liabilities Liabilities Commitments and contingencies Commitments and Contingencies SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY: Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Preferred stock $.01 par value; authorized 5,000,000 shares; none issued or outstanding Preferred Stock, Value, Issued Common stock $.01 par value; authorized 50,000,000 shares; issued 12,619,835 and 12,195,209 shares, respectively, and outstanding 11,250,903 and 11,006,730 shares, respectively Common Stock, Value, Outstanding Additional paid-in capital Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock Accumulated deficit Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Treasury stock 1,368,932 and 1,188,479 shares, respectively Treasury Stock, Value Total shareholders' equity Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Total liabilities and shareholders' equity Liabilities and Equity Accounts receivable, allowance Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share) Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Preferred stock, authorized shares Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized Preferred stock, issued shares Preferred Stock, Shares Issued Preferred stock, outstanding shares Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Common stock, authorized shares Common Stock, Shares Authorized Common stock, issued shares Common Stock, Shares, Issued Common stock, outstanding shares Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Treasury stock, shares Treasury Stock, Shares Maximum contribution by employees as a percentage of pre-tax earnings Defined Contribution Plan Employee Contribution Limit Percentage of Compensation The limit of annual employee contributions to the plan per calendar year as a percentage of compensation. Generally the maximum amount a participant may contribute in accordance with statutory limits Defined Contribution Plan Employee Contributions of Pretax Base Salary Approximate Statutory Limit Generally, the maximum amount an employee may contribute to a defined contribution plan for the calendar year in accordance with statutory limits. Matching contribution by employer per dollar of contribution by participant Defined Contribution Plan Employer Matching Contribution Per Participant Dollar Contributed Represents maximum amount by the terms of the plan, that the employer may contribute for each dollar to a defined contribution plan. Maximum contribution by employer (as a percent) Defined Contribution Plan, Maximum Annual Contribution Per Employee, Percent Requisite service period for matching contribution Defined Contribution Plan Requisite Service Period for Employer Matching Contribution The requisite service period for eligibility for matching contribution by the employer. Vesting of employer matching contribution prior to requisite service period (as a percent) Defined Contribution Plan Vesting of Employer Match Prior to Requisite Service Period Represents the vesting of employer matched funds, expressed as a percentage, prior to the requisite service period. Vesting of employer matching contribution after requisite service period (as a percent) Defined Contribution Plan Vesting of Employer Match after Requisite Service Period Represents the vesting of employer matched funds, expressed as a percentage, after the requisite service period. Matching contribution made by the entity Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized Nonvested RSUs and Restricted Stock, Number of Shares Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward] Nonvested at the beginning of the period (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number Granted (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period Vested (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period Forfeited (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period Nonvested at the end of the period (in shares) Nonvested RSUs and Restricted Stock, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract] Nonvested at the beginning of the period (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Granted (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Vested (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Forfeited (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Nonvested at the end of the period (in dollars per share) Fair value of awards vested Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Total Fair Value Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table] Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table] Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents [Axis] Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents [Axis] Cash and Cash Equivalents [Domain] Cash and Cash Equivalents [Domain] Cash in escrow for surety bonds Escrow Deposit for Surety Bonds [Member] Represents the restricted cash in escrow deposit for surety bonds. Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping, Disclosure Item Amounts [Axis] Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping, Disclosure Item Amounts [Axis] Fair Value, Disclosure Item Amounts [Domain] Fair Value, Disclosure Item Amounts [Domain] Carrying Amount Carrying (Reported) Amount, Fair Value Disclosure [Member] Fair Value Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member] FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] Cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure Restricted cash and cash equivalents Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Accrued expenses Accrued Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table] Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table] Income Tax Authority [Axis] Income Tax Authority [Axis] Income Tax Authority [Domain] Income Tax Authority [Domain] Federal Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member] State State and Local Jurisdiction [Member] Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items] Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items] Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Abstract] Deferred tax assets: Components of Deferred Tax Assets [Abstract] Provision for accrued expenses Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Accrued Liabilities Net operating loss carryforwards Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards Non-cash compensations expense Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Share-based Compensation Cost Goodwill Deferred Tax Assets, Goodwill Represents the amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences from goodwill. Intangible and other assets Deferred Tax Assets, Intangible and Other Assets Represents the amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences from intangible and other assets. Other Deferred Tax Assets, Other Total gross deferred tax assets Deferred Tax Assets, Gross Less valuation allowance Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance Total deferred tax assets, net of the valuation allowance Gross Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance Amount AFTER allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences and carryforwards. Deferred tax liabilities: Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net [Abstract] Other Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other Total gross deferred tax liabilities Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross Operating Loss Carryforwards Operating Loss Carryforwards Windfall tax benefits Windfall Tax Benefits Excluded from Operating Loss Carryforward Windfall Tax Benefits Excluded from Operating Loss Carryforward Document and Entity Information -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Entity Registrant Name Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Entity Central Index Key Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Filer Category Entity Filer Category Document Type Document Type Document Period End Date Document Period End Date Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Amendment Flag Amendment Flag Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Entity Voluntary Filers Entity Voluntary Filers Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Public Float Entity Public Float Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Schedule of components of the income tax provision (benefit) Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block] Schedule of reconciliation of total income tax provision to amounts computed by applying statutory federal income tax rate to loss from continuing operations before income taxes Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block] Schedule of components of the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block] Schedule of reconciliation of beginning and ending amounts of unrecognized tax benefits, excluding interest Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward [Table Text Block] Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Scenario [Axis] Scenario [Axis] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Scenario, Previously Reported Scenario, Previously Reported [Member] Restatement Adjustment Restatement Adjustment [Member] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Equity Component [Domain] Comprehensive Income Comprehensive Income [Member] Common Stock Common Stock [Member] Additional Paid-in Capital Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] Accumulated Deficit Retained Earnings [Member] Treasury Stock Treasury Stock [Member] Statement Statement [Line Items] Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] Balance Balance (in shares) Shares, Issued Comprehensive income: Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Net income Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic Comprehensive income Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Stock-based compensation Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options and vesting of restricted stock units, net of withholding taxes Stock Issue During Period of Stock Option and Restricted Stock Net Value of Units This element represent Issuance of common stock values upon exercise of stock options and vesting of restricted stock units net of withholding taxes. Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options and vesting of restricted stock units, net of withholding taxes (in shares) Stock Issue During Period of Stock Option and Restricted Stock Net Shares of Units This element represent Issuance of common stock shares upon exercise of stock options and vesting of restricted stock units net of withholding taxes. Purchase of treasury stock Purchase of treasury stock (in shares) Dividends Dividends Balance Balance (in shares) Revenue Recognition Revenue Recognition [Abstract] Closed Loan Fee Revenue Closed Loan Fee Revenue Closed Loan Fee Revenue Revenue from marketing-related services Advertising Revenue Accounts Receivable Accounts Receivable, Net [Abstract] Write off of accounts receivable Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Charge-offs Segment Reporting Number of Operating Segments Number of Operating Segments Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Cash flows from operating activities attributable to continuing operations: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Less: Income from discontinued operations, net of tax Net loss from continuing operations Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Attributable to Parent Adjustments to reconcile net loss from continuing operations to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities attributable to continuing operations: Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Loss on disposal of fixed assets Gain (Loss) on Sale of Property Plant Equipment Amortization of intangibles Amortization of Intangible Assets Depreciation Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization Non-cash compensation expense Share-based Compensation Deferred income taxes Deferred Income Tax Noncash Expense (Benefit) The noncash component of income tax expense for the period representing the increase (decrease) in the entity's deferred tax assets and liabilities pertaining to continuing operations. Bad debt expense (benefit) Provision for Doubtful Accounts Changes in current assets and liabilities: Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Accounts receivable Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable Prepaid and other current assets Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Other Current Liabilities This element represent increase or decrease in accounts payable and other current liabilities Income taxes payable Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable Deferred revenue Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Revenue Other, net Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities attributable to continuing operations Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations Cash flows from investing activities attributable to continuing operations: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Capital expenditures Payments to Acquire Productive Assets Decrease (increase) in restricted cash Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities attributable to continuing operations Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations Cash flows from financing activities attributable to continuing operations: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Issuance of common stock, net of withholding taxes Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock Purchase of treasury stock Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock Dividends Payments of Dividends Decrease in restricted cash Proceeds from (Repayments of) Restricted Cash, Financing Activities Net cash used in financing activities attributable to continuing operations Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations Total cash provided by (used in) continuing operations Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Continuing Operations Discontinued operations: Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities attributable to discontinued operations Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Discontinued Operations Net cash provided by investing activities attributable to discontinued operations Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Discontinued Operations Net cash used in financing activities attributable to discontinued operations Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Discontinued Operations Total cash provided by discontinued operations Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Discontinued Operations Net increase in cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period Cash and cash equivalents at end of period Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block] Balance of goodwill and intangible assets, net Intangible Assets, Net (Including Goodwill) [Abstract] Goodwill Goodwill, Gross Accumulated impairment losses Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss Net goodwill Intangible assets with indefinite lives Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) Intangible assets with definite lives, net Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net Total intangible assets, net Related Party Transactions [Abstract] RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block] Components of the income tax provision (benefit) Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Abstract] Current income tax benefit: Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Abstract] Federal Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit) State Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit) Current income tax benefit Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Deferred income tax provision (benefit): Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Abstract] Federal Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit) State Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Deferred income tax provision (benefit) Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Income tax benefit Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Loss Contingencies [Table] Loss Contingencies [Table] Cash in escrow for sale of LTL Escrow Deposit for Sale of LTL [Member] Represents the restricted cash in escrow deposit for sale of LTL. Loss Contingency Nature [Axis] Loss Contingency Nature [Axis] Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain] Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain] Loan loss obligations Obligation to Repurchase Receivables Sold [Member] Lending Tree Loans Lending Tree Loans [Member] Represents the information pertaining to LendingTree Loans. Statement, Operating Activities Segment [Axis] Statement, Operating Activities Segment [Axis] Segment, Operating Activities [Domain] Segment, Operating Activities [Domain] Discontinued operations Segment, Discontinued Operations [Member] Counterparty Name [Axis] Counterparty Name [Axis] Counterparty Name [Domain] Counterparty Name [Domain] Discover Bank Discover Bank [Member] Represents Discover Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Discover Financial Services. Buyer one Buyer One [Member] Represents buyer one of limited documentation loans. Buyer two Buyer Two [Member] Represents buyer two of limited documentation loans. Loss Contingencies [Line Items] Loss Contingencies [Line Items] Range of possible loss, minimum Loss Contingency, Range of Possible Loss, Minimum Range of possible loss, maximum Loss Contingency, Range of Possible Loss, Maximum Amount of reserve for contingencies Loss Contingency Accrual, at Carrying Value Number of investors to whom loans are guaranteed Guarantee Obligations, Number of Investors to whom Loans Guaranteed Represents the number of investors to whom loans are guaranteed by the entity. Number of buyers of previously purchased limited documentation loans Loss Contingencies, Settlement, Number of Buyers of Previously Purchased Limited Documentation Loans Represents the number of buyers of previously purchased limited documentation loans with whom settlement negotiations are entered by the entity. Payment for settlement with buyers of previously purchased loans Loss Contingency, Settlement Value Represents the amount of payment made by the entity towards the settlement with the buyers of previously purchased loans. Change in estimate Loss Contingency, Accrual Carrying Value Increase (Decrease) Due to Change in Estimate Represents the amount of increase (decrease) in accruals due to change in estimate. Valuation Allowance Valuation Allowance [Abstract] Decrease in valuation allowance Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Change in Amount Valuation allowance Interest on unrecognized tax benefits Unrecognized Tax Benefits Interest Expense and Interest Accrued [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Unrecognized tax benefit including interest Unrecognized Tax Benefits Including Interest Represents the amount of unrecognized tax benefits including interest, as of the balance sheet date. RealEstate.com Schedule of revenue and net income (loss) of the discontinued operations Schedule of Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations, Income Statement [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of disposal groups, which may include the gain (loss) recognized in the income statement and the income statement caption that includes that gain (loss), amounts of revenues and pretax profit or loss reported in discontinued operations Schedule of assets and liabilities of the discontinued operations Schedule of Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations, Balance Sheet [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of disposal groups, which may include the classification and carrying value of assets and liabilities comprising the disposal group. Schedule of changes in assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) Schedule of Fair Value Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of the fair value measurement of assets and liabilities using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances, separately presenting changes during the period attributable to the following: (1) total gains or losses for the period (realized and unrealized), segregating those gains or losses included in earnings (or changes in net assets) and gains or losses recognized in other comprehensive income (loss), and a description of where those gains or losses included in earnings (or changes in net assets) are reported in the statement of income (or activities); (2) purchases, sales, issues, and settlements (each type disclosed separately); and (3) transfers in and transfers out of Level 3 (for example, transfers due to changes in the observability of significant inputs), by class of asset and liability. Schedule of gains (losses) included in earnings relating to assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) Fair Value, Measured on Recurring Basis, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings [Table Text Block] Schedule of gain/(loss) recognized in the consolidated statements of operations for derivatives Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) in Statement of Financial Performance [Table Text Block] Schedule of loans sold for the period and the aggregate loan losses Schedule of Loan Sold and Aggregate Loan Losses [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of the loans sold for the period and the aggregate loan losses. Schedule of activity related to loss reserves on previously sold loans Schedule of Activity in Loss Reserves on Loans Sold [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of activity related to loss reserves on previously sold loans. Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract] Schedule of restructuring expense and payments against liabilities Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block] Amortization of intangible assets with definite lives computed on a straight-line basis Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract] Year ending December 31, 2014 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months Year ending December 31, 2015 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two Year ending December 31, 2016 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three Year ending December 31, 2017 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four Year ending December 31, 2018 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five Thereafter Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, after Year Five Net RESTRICTED CASH Restricted Assets Disclosure [Text Block] Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table] Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table] Derivative, by Nature [Axis] Derivative, by Nature [Axis] Derivative, Name [Domain] Derivative, Name [Domain] Interest Rate Lock Commitments Interest Rate Lock Commitments [Member] Forward Delivery Contracts Forward Contracts [Member] Asset Class [Axis] Asset Class [Axis] Fair Value by Asset Class [Domain] Fair Value by Asset Class [Domain] Loans Held for Sale Loans, Held For Sale [Member] Represents the loans receivable that will be sold to other entities. Includes mortgage and all other loans (collectively, loans) not classified as held for investment. Gains (losses) included in earnings relating to assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] Total net gains (losses) included in earnings Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings Total net gains (losses) included in earnings relating to assets Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings Change in unrealized losses relating to assets and liabilities still held at December 31, 2012, which are included in discontinued operations Fair Value Assets, Measured on Recurring Basis, Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings This item represents the amount of the total change in unrealized (holding) gains or losses for the period which are included in the statement of income (or changes in net assets). Such unrealized (holding) gains or losses relate to those assets still held at the reporting date for which fair value is measured on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3). Reconciliation of unrecognized tax benefits, excluding interest Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward] Balance, beginning of the period Unrecognized Tax Benefits Additions based on tax positions of prior years Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increases Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions Lapse of statute of limitations Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reductions Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations Balance, end of the period Concentration Risk [Table] Concentration Risk [Table] Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis] Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis] Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain] Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain] Revenues Sales Revenue, Services, Net [Member] Concentration Risk Type [Axis] Concentration Risk Type [Axis] Concentration Risk Type [Domain] Concentration Risk Type [Domain] Customer concentration Customer Concentration Risk [Member] Major Customers [Axis] Major Customers [Axis] Name of Major Customer [Domain] Name of Major Customer [Domain] Customer one Customer One [Member] Represents details related to customer one. Customer two Customer Two [Member] Represents details related to customer two. Certain Risks and Concentrations Concentration Risk [Line Items] Deductions Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions Number of major customers Number of Major Customers Represents the number of major customers of the entity. Concentration risk (as a percent) Concentration Risk, Percentage Software development Software Development [Member] Range [Axis] Range [Axis] Range [Domain] Range [Domain] Minimum Minimum [Member] Maximum Maximum [Member] Property and Equipment Depreciation period Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment [Abstract] Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible asset impairments Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment Advertising Marketing and Advertising Expense [Abstract] Advertising expense Advertising Expense Schedule of balance of goodwill and intangible assets, net Schedule of Intangible Assets and Goodwill [Table Text Block] Schedule of intangible assets with definite lives Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block] Schedule of amortization of intangible assets with definite lives for the next five years Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block] FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] Number of active plans Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Number of Active Plans Represents the number of active plans under which future awards may be granted. Number of shares authorized Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized Term of plan Share Based Compensation Arrangements by Share Based Payment Award, Options Expiration Term The period of time, from the grant date until the time at which the share-based [option] award expires. Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table] Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table] Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs, by Report Line [Axis] Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs, by Report Line [Axis] Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs, Report Line [Domain] Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs, Report Line [Domain] Cost of revenue Cost of Sales [Member] Selling and marketing expense Selling and Marketing Expense [Member] General and administrative expense General and Administrative Expense [Member] Product development Research and Development Expense [Member] Non-cash compensation expense related to equity awards Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] Non-cash stock-based compensation expense before income taxes Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense Income tax benefit Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense Total non-cash compensation expense after income taxes Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense, Net of Tax Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table] Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table] Exercise Price Range [Axis] Exercise Price Range [Axis] Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Domain] Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Domain] $0.01 to $4.99 Range One of Exercise Prices [Member] Represents the exercise price range one of the outstanding stock options. $5.00 to $7.45 Range Two of Exercise Prices [Member] Represents the exercise price range two of the outstanding stock options. $7.46 to $9.99 Range Three of Exercise Prices [Member] Represents the exercise price range three of the outstanding stock options. $10.00 to $14.99 Range Four of Exercise Prices [Member] Represents the exercise price range four of the outstanding stock options. $15.00 to $19.99 Range Five of Exercise Prices [Member] Represents the exercise price range five of the outstanding stock options. $20.00 to $20.19 Range Six of Exercise Prices [Member] Represents the exercise price range six of the outstanding stock options. Stock options outstanding and exercisable by range of exercise prices Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items] Exercise price, low end of the range (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit Exercise price, high end of the range (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Upper Range Limit Options Outstanding (in shares) Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Outstanding Options Options Outstanding - Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Options Outstanding - Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price Options Exercisable at the end of the period (in shares) Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Exercisable Options Options Exercisable - Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] Restated condensed consolidated statement of operations Common Stock Special Dividend Per Share Paid Common Stock Special Dividend Per Share Paid Represents the aggregate special dividends paid during the period for each share of common stock outstanding. Over Accrual of Dividend for Unvested Shares Over Accrual of Dividend for Unvested Shares Represents the carrying value as of the balance sheet date of over accrual of dividends for unvested shares. Income tax expense Gain from sale of discontinued operations, net of tax Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal of Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax Income (loss) from discontinued operations Impairment of intangible assets and goodwill Restructuring and severance Current liabilities of discontinued operations Non-current liabilities of discontinued operations Net liabilities Measured at Fair Value Portion at Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member] Balance Sheet Location [Axis] Balance Sheet Location [Axis] Balance Sheet Location [Domain] Balance Sheet Location [Domain] Fair Value Measurements Loans held for sale Fair Value, Option, Loans Held as Assets [Abstract] SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Text Block] Number of reporting units Number of Reporting Units Number of Reporting Units Impairment losses Goodwill, Impairment Loss Impairment charges related to trade names and trademarks Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill) Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] Litigation Case [Axis] Litigation Case [Axis] Litigation Case Type [Domain] Litigation Case Type [Domain] Lending Tree v. Zillow, Inc. Lending Tree v. Zillow, Inc. [Member] Lending Tree v. Zillow, Inc. [Member] Subsequent event Subsequent Event [Member] Boschma v. Home Loan Center, Inc. Boschma v. Home Loan Center, Inc. [Member] Boschma v. Home Loan Center, Inc. [Member] Lijkel Dijkstra v. Harry Carenbauer, Home Loan Center, Inc Lijkel Dijkstra v. Harry Carenbauer, Home Loan Center, Inc [Member] Lijkel Dijkstra v. Harry Carenbauer, Home Loan Center, Inc [Member] Violation of various laws and breach of contracts and covenants Violation of Various Laws and Breach of Contracts and Convenants [Member] Represents information pertaining to violation of various laws and breach of contracts and covenants. Intentional interference with contractual relations and prospective economic advantage and violation of various laws Intentional Interference with Contractual Relations and Prospective Economic Advantage and Violation of Various Laws [Member] Represents information pertaining to intentional interference with contractual relations and prospective economic advantage and violation of various laws. Massachusetts Division of Banks Unfavorable Regulatory Action [Member] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Contingencies Number of patents infringed Number of Patents Infringed Number of Patents Infringed Number of patents found not infringed upon Loss Contingency, Number of Patents Found Not Infringed Upon Loss Contingency, Number of Patents Found Not Infringed Upon Number of total complaints filed Loss Contingency, New Claims Filed, Number Number of complaints dismissed by federal and state courts Loss Contingency, Claims Settled and Dismissed, Number Litigation settlement Litigation Settlement, Gross Insurance recoverable Loss Contingency Accrual, Insurance-related Assessment, Policy Surcharge Asset Number of former network lenders Loss Contingency, Number of Plaintiffs Number of Joining Regulators Number of Joining Regulators This element represents the number of state mortgage regulation divisions that agree to not pursue litigation as part of an agreement for the company to sign a Consent Agreement and Order. Activity related to loss reserves on previously sold loans Loss Contingency Accrual [Roll Forward] Loan loss reserve, beginning of period Provisions Loss Contingency Accrual, Carrying Value, Provision Change in estimate Charge-offs to reserves Loss Contingency, Accrual Carrying Value, Charge Offs The charge-offs made in the period which reduced loss contingency liabilities. Loan loss reserve, end of period Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Internet domain names and trademarks Internet Domain, Names and Trademarks [Member] Internet domain names is a string of typographic characters used to describe the location of a specific individual, business, computer, or piece of information online. Formally known as the Uniform Resource Locator or URL, it is often considered to be the address of a certain World Wide Web site. Trademarks are the rights acquired through registration of a trademark to gain or protect exclusive use of a business name, symbol or other device or style. Proceeds from sale of assets Proceeds from Sale of Intangible Assets Gain on sale of internet domain names and trademarks Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal Amount of proceeds from the sale Asset Purchase Agreement Proceeds From Sale Represents the proceeds for sale of the assets under the purchase agreement entered into by the reporting entity. Amount received from sale of assets prior to closing Asset Purchase Agreement, Amount Received Prior to Closing Represents the aggregate cash received from the sale of assets prior to the closing under the purchase agreement entered into by the reporting entity. Amount received from sale of assets on the closing Asset Purchase Agreement, Amount Received upon Closing Represents the aggregate cash received from the sale of assets on the closing under the purchase agreement entered into by the reporting entity. Amount received from sale of assets on the first anniversary of the closing Asset Purchase Agreement, Amount Receivable on First Anniversary of Closing Represents the aggregate cash receivable from the sale of assets on the first anniversary of the closing under the purchase agreement entered into by the reporting entity. Period for which marketing related services are to be provided Period for which Marketing Related Services are Provided Represents the term for which the entity will be providing the marketing related services to 'Discover'. Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Business Segments [Axis] Business Segments [Axis] Segment [Domain] Segment [Domain] Lending Mortgage [Member] Represents information pertaining to mortgage segment, one of the reportable segments of the entity. Other Non Mortgage [Member] Represents information pertaining to non-mortgage segment, one of the reportable segment of the entity. Corporate Corporate [Member] SEGMENT INFORMATION Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Number of reportable segments Number of Reportable Segments Revenue Revenues Cost of revenue (exclusive of depreciation shown separately below) Cost of Revenue Selling and marketing expense Selling and Marketing Expense General and administrative expense General and Administrative Expense Product development Research and Development Expense Litigation settlements and contingencies Litigation Settlement, Expense Total costs and expenses Costs and Expenses Operating income (loss) Operating Income (Loss) Adjustments to reconcile to Adjusted EBITDA: Adjustments to Reconcile to Adjusted Earnings before Interest Taxes Depreciation and Amortization [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Loss on disposal of assets Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets Non-cash compensation Discretionary cash bonus Special Options Bonus Represents the amount of special options bonus. Trust contribution Trust Contributions Trust Contributions Adjusted EBITDA Adjusted Earnings before Interest Taxes Depreciation and Amortization Represents amount of adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. Adjustments to reconcile to Income/loss before Taxes: Adjustments to Reconcile to Income (Loss) before Taxes [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Operating loss Interest expense Interest Expense Loss before income taxes Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest Schedule of future minimum payments under operating lease agreements Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block] Schedule of funding commitments that could potentially require performance in the event of demands by third parties or contingent events Commitments Related to Performance on Demand [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of commitments that could potentially require performance in the event of demands by third parties or contingent events. Fair Value, Option, Quantitative Disclosures [Table] Fair Value, Option, Quantitative Disclosures [Table] Loans on Nonaccrual Fair Value, Option, Quantitative Disclosures [Line Items] Number of months delinquent when interest deemed uncollectible Financing Receivable Number of Months Delinquency for Accrued Interest on Loans to be Deemed Uncollectible Represents the number of months delinquent for accrued interest on loans to be deemed uncollectible. Number of loans receivable with full offsetting reserve Number of Loans Receivable With Full Offsetting Reserve Number of Loans Receivable With Full Offsetting Reserve Aggregate unpaid principal balance in nonaccrual status Fair Value Option, Loans Held as Assets, Aggregate Unpaid Principal Balance in Nonaccrual Status For loans held as assets for which the fair value option has been elected, this item represents the aggregate unpaid principal balance of those loans that are in nonaccrual status. Number of loans repurchased Number of Loans Repurchased Represents the number of loans repurchased during the period. Unpaid principal balance on repurchased loans Unpaid Principal Balance on Repurchased Loans Represents the unpaid principal balance on loans repurchased by the entity. Schedule of Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restated Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations Schedule of Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restated Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of prior period adjustments to previously issued condensed consolidated statement of operations. Schedule of Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restated Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet Schedule of Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restated Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of prior period adjustments to previously issued condensed consolidated balance sheet. Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table] Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table] Related Party Transaction [Axis] Related Party Transaction [Axis] Related Party Transaction [Axis] Related Party Transaction [Domain] Related Party Transaction [Domain] [Domain] for Related Party Transaction [Axis] Educational Trust Educational Trust [Member] Educational Trust [Member] Related Party [Axis] Related Party [Axis] Related Party [Domain] Related Party [Domain] Chairman and CEO Chief Executive Officer [Member] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Domain] Class of Stock [Domain] Preferred stock Preferred Stock [Member] RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS Related Party Transaction [Line Items] Shares of preferred stock held Amount issued including accrued dividends for redemption of approved shares Preferred Stock, Redemption Amount Contribution to related party Related Party Transaction, Amounts of Transaction INCOME TAXES Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] CONTINGENCIES Legal Matters and Contingencies [Text Block] Period of Loan Sales [Axis] Period of Loan Sales [Axis] Information related to loan sales, by period. Period of Loan Sales [Domain] Period of Loan Sales [Domain] Details pertaining to loan sales, by period. 2013 Loan Sales in 2013 [Member] Represents the loan sales in 2013. 2012 Loan Sales in 2012 [Member] Represents the loan sales in 2012. 2011 Loan Sales in 2011 [Member] Represents the loan sales in 2011. 2010 Loan Sales in 2010 [Member] Represents the loan sales in 2010. 2009 Loan Sales in 2009 [Member] Represents the loan sales in 2009. 2008 Loan Sales in 2008 [Member] Represents the loan sales in 2008. 2007 Loan Sales in 2007 [Member] Represents the loan sales in 2007. 2006 Loan Sales in 2006 [Member] Represents the loan sales in 2006. 2005 and prior years Loan Sales in 2005 and Prior Years [Member] Represents the loan sales in 2005 and prior years. Number of loans sold Loss Contingencies, Number of Loans Sold Represents the number of loans sold by the entity. Original principal balance Loss Contingencies, Original Principal Balance Represents the original principal balance of loans sold by the entity. Number of loans with losses Loss Contingencies, Number of Loans Sold with Losses Represents the number of loans sold with losses by the entity. Original principal balance of loans with losses Loss Contingencies, Original Principal Balance with Losses Represents the original principal balance of loans sold with losses by the entity. Amount of aggregate losses Loss Contingencies, Aggregate Loan Losses Represents the aggregate amount of losses incurred on the sale of loans. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] COMMITMENTS Commitments Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table] Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table] Restructuring Type [Axis] Restructuring Type [Axis] Type of Restructuring [Domain] Type of Restructuring [Domain] Employee Termination Costs Special Termination Benefits [Member] Continuing Lease Obligations Continuous Lease Obligations [Member] Represents information pertaining to continuous lease obligation. Other Other Restructuring Costs [Member] Represents information pertaining to other restructuring costs. RESTRUCTURING EXPENSE Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] Changes in restructuring expenses Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] Balance, beginning of period Restructuring Reserve Restructuring expense (income) Business Exit Costs Payments Restructuring Reserve, Settled with Cash Balance, end of period Restructuring liabilities Restructuring Reserve [Abstract] Restructuring liabilities included in accrued expense and other current liabilities Restructuring liabilities included in other long-term liabilities ORGANIZATION Business Description and Basis of Presentation [Text Block] Future minimum payments under operating lease Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract] 2014 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months 2015 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years Total Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due Future minimum sublease rental income Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Future Minimum Sublease Rentals Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net Rentals to be received in future non-cancelable subleases Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Sublease Rentals Revenue Recognition Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block] Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block] Restricted Cash Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block] Accounts Receivable Trade and Other Accounts Receivable, Policy [Policy Text Block] Loan Loss Obligations Loan Loss Obligations Policy [Policy Text Block] Disclosure of accounting policy for loan loss obligation. Segment Reporting Segment Reporting, Policy [Policy Text Block] Property and Equipment Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block] Software Development Costs Internal Use Software, Policy [Policy Text Block] Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block] Long-Lived Assets and Intangible Assets with Definite Lives Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Including Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block] Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Measurement, Policy [Policy Text Block] Cost of Revenue Cost of Sales, Policy [Policy Text Block] Product Development Research and Development Expense, Policy [Policy Text Block] Litigation Settlements and Contingencies Legal Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block] Advertising Advertising Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block] Income Taxes Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block] Stock-Based Compensation Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block] Litigation Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies, Policy [Policy Text Block] Accounting Estimates Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block] Certain Risks and Concentrations Concentration Risk, Credit Risk, Policy [Policy Text Block] Recent Accounting Pronouncements New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] Fair Value Assets (Liabilities) Measured on Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table] Fair Value Assets (Liabilities) Measured on Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table] Schedule of information required and determined to be provided for purposes of reconciling beginning and ending balances of fair value measurements of assets and liabilities using significant unobservable inputs (level 3). Such reconciliation, separately presenting changes during the period, at a minimum, may include, but is not limited to: (1) total gains or losses for the period (realized and unrealized), segregating those gains or losses included in earnings (or changes in net assets) and gains or losses recognized in other comprehensive income, and a description of where those gains or losses included in earnings (or changes in net assets) are reported in the statement of income (or activities); (2) purchases, sales, issues, and settlements (each type disclosed separately); and (3) transfers in and transfers out of level 3 (for example, transfers due to changes in the observability of significant inputs), by class of asset and liability. Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Assets (Liabilities) Measured on Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Changes in assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) Fair Value Assets (Liabilities) Measured on Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation Calculation [Roll Forward] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Balance at January 1, 2012 Fair Value Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliations, Recurring Basis Assets (Liability) Value This element represents an asset (liability) measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) which is required for reconciliation purposes of beginning and ending balances. Transfers out of Level 3 Fair Value Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Assets (Liability) Transfers Out of Level 3 Transfers out of assets (liability) measured at fair value on recurring basis and categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy that have taken place during the period. Total net gains (losses) included in earnings (realized and unrealized) Purchases, sales, and settlements: Fair Value Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis Assets (Liability), Purchases, Sales, Issuances and Settlements [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Purchases Fair Value Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis Assets (Liability), Purchases Purchases that have taken place during the period in relation to assets (liability) measured at fair value on recurring basis and categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. Sales Fair Value Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis Assets (Liability), Sales Sales that have taken place during the period in relation to assets (liability) measured at fair value on recurring basis and categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. Settlements Fair Value Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis Assets (Liability), Settlements Settlements that have taken place during the period in relation to assets (liability) measured at fair value on recurring basis and categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. Transfers of IRLCs to closed loans Fair Value Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Assets (Liability), Transfers to Closed Loans Transfers to closed loans that have taken place during the period in relation to asset (liability) measured at fair value on recurring basis and categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. Balance at December 31, 2012 Changes in assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] Balance at January 1, 2012 Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value Transfers into Level 3 Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Transfers Into Level 3 Total net gains (losses) included in earnings (realized and unrealized) Purchases, sales, and settlements: Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Purchases, Sales, Issues, Settlements [Abstract] Purchases Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Purchases Sales Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Sales Settlements Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Settlements Balance at December 31, 2012 Schedule of estimated fair value of financial instruments Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block] Schedule of Guarantor Obligations [Table] Schedule of Guarantor Obligations [Table] Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Axis] Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Axis] Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Domain] Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Domain] Surety bond Surety Bond [Member] Commitment Guarantor Obligations [Line Items] Total Amounts Committed Guarantor Obligations, Maximum Exposure, Undiscounted Less Than 1 year Commitment Expiration Related to Performance and Completion of Contracts within One Year Represents the amount of commitment expiration in the first year after the balance sheet date related to performance and completion of contracts. 1-3 years Commitment Expiration Related to Performance and Completion of Contracts Due within Second and Third Year Represents the amount of commitment expiration within the second and third year after the balance sheet date related to performance and completion of contracts. 3-5 years Commitment Expiration Related to Performance and Completion of Contract Due within Three and Fifth Year Represents the amount of commitment expiration within the three and fifth year after the balance sheet date related to performance and completion of contracts. More Than 5 years Commitment Expiration Related to Performance and Completion of Contract Due after Fifth Year Represents the amount of commitment expiration after the fifth year of the balance sheet date related to performance and completion of contracts. Line of Credit Facility [Table] Line of Credit Facility [Table] Credit Facility [Axis] Credit Facility [Axis] Credit Facility [Domain] Credit Facility [Domain] Warehouse lines of credit Warehouse Agreement Borrowings [Member] Warehouse Lines of Credit Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] Number of lines of credit expired Line of Credit Facility Expired, Number Represents the number of line of credit facilities expired during the period. Borrowing capacity Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity Reconciliation of income tax provision to amounts computed by statutory federal income tax rate to loss from continuing operations before income taxes Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations, Income Tax Reconciliation [Abstract] Income tax benefit at the federal statutory rate of 35% Income Tax Reconciliation, Income Tax Expense (Benefit), at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate State income taxes, net of effect of federal tax benefit Income Tax Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes Other, net Income Tax Reconciliation, Other Adjustments Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate (as a percent) Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate Schedule of Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table] Schedule of Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table] Cash in escrow for corporate purchasing card program Escrow Deposit for Corporate Purchasing Card Program [Member] Represents the restricted cash in escrow deposit for corporate purchasing card program. Cash in escrow for earnout related to an acquisition Escrow Deposit for Earnout Related to Acquisition [Member] Represents the restricted cash in escrow deposit for earnout related to an acquisition. Cash restricted for loan loss obligations Escrow Deposit for Loan Loss Obligations [Member] Represents the restricted cash in escrow deposit for loan loss obligations. Other Other Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member] Represents the restricted cash and cash equivalent that are not separately disclosed elsewhere in the taxonomy. 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Notional value outstanding Notional Amount of Interest Rate Derivatives Gain due to change in fair value of loans held for sale Fair Value, Option, Changes in Fair Value, Gain (Loss) Schedule of non-cash compensation expense related to equity awards Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table Text Block] Summary of changes in outstanding stock options Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block] Schedule of share-based payment award, stock options, valuation assumptions Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block] Summary of the information about stock options outstanding and exercisable Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table Text Block] Schedule of non-vested RSUs and restricted stock outstanding as at the end of the period and changes during the reporting period Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block] Schedule of supplemental disclosure of cash flow information Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block] Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract] Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis] Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis] Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain] Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain] Allowance for doubtful accounts Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Current [Member] Deferred tax valuation allowance Valuation Allowance of Deferred Tax Assets [Member] Change in valuation and qualifying accounts Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward] Balance at Beginning of Period Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance Charges to Earnings Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Cost and Expense Charges to Other Accounts Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Other Accounts Deductions Balance at End of Period RESTRUCTURING EXPENSE Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Weighted average basic shares outstanding Weighted average diluted shares outstanding Net loss per share from continuing operations: Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract] Basic (in dollars per share) Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share Diluted (in dollars per share) Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share Net income per share from discontinuing operations: Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted, Other Disclosures [Abstract] Basic (in dollars per share) Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share Diluted (in dollars per share) Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share Net income per share attributable to common shareholders: Basic (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Basic Diluted (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Diluted Effect on Balance Sheet Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract] PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule II VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table] Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table] Purchase agreements Purchase Agreements [Member] Represents information pertaining to purchase agreements, a finite-lived intangible asset of the entity. Technology Developed Technology Rights [Member] Customer lists Customer Lists [Member] Other Other Intangible Assets [Member] Weighted Average Weighted Average [Member] Intangible assets with definite lives Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Weighted Average Amortization Life Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life Cost Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross Accumulated Amortization Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization Schedule of computation of basic and diluted earnings per share Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block] STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block] Income Statement [Abstract] Costs and expenses: Costs and Expenses [Abstract] Other income (expense): Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract] Interest expense Income tax benefit Income (loss) from operations of discontinued operations, net of tax Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations Net of Applicable Taxes This extension captures Income (loss) from operations of discontinued operations, net of tax. Income from discontinued operations Net income Weighted average shares outstanding: Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment [Abstract] Diluted (in shares) Net loss per share from continuing operations: Income (Loss) from Operations before Extraordinary Items, Per Basic and Diluted Share [Abstract] Net income per share from discontinued operations: Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic and Diluted Share [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. --