Quarterly Financial Information [Abstract] Quarterly Financial Information [Abstract] QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED) Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block] Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] Loss Contingencies [Table] Loss Contingencies [Table] Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Domain] Income Statement Location [Domain] Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale [Member] Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale [Member] Litigation Status [Axis] Litigation Status [Axis] Litigation Status [Domain] Litigation Status [Domain] Pending litigation or appeal Pending Litigation [Member] Litigation Case [Axis] Litigation Case [Axis] Litigation Case Type [Domain] Litigation Case [Domain] Lending Tree v. Zillow, Inc. Lending Tree v. Zillow, Inc. [Member] Lending Tree v. Zillow, 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] Residential Funding Co. v Home Loan Center [Member] Residential Funding Co. v Home Loan Center [Member] Residential Funding Co. v Home Loan Center [Member] Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc. Demand Letter [Member] Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc. Demand Letter [Member] Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc. Demand Letter [Member] Loss Contingency Nature [Axis] Loss Contingency Nature [Axis] Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain] Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain] Massachusetts Division of Banks Unfavorable Regulatory Action [Member] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Subsequent event Subsequent Event [Member] Contingencies Loss Contingencies [Line Items] Accrued litigation liabilities Estimated Litigation Liability Number of Loan Originators Number of Loan Originators Number of loan originators from whom Residential Funding Company had purchased loans. 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 Litigation settlement Litigation Settlement, Amount Range of possible loss, minimum Loss Contingency, Range of Possible Loss, Minimum Range of possible loss, maximum Loss Contingency, Range of Possible Loss, Maximum 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. Accounting Policies [Abstract] Excess tax benefit from stock-based award activity Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Scenario [Axis] Scenario [Axis] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Statement [Line Items] Statement [Line Items] Schedule of quarterly financial information Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block] Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract] DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block] LendingTree Loans [Abstract] LendingTree Loans [Abstract] Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table] Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [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 from sale of LendingTree Loans Escrow Deposit for Sale of LTL [Member] Represents the restricted cash in escrow deposit for sale of LTL. 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. Disposal Group Name [Axis] Disposal Group Name [Axis] Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Name [Domain] Disposal Group Name [Domain] Lending Tree Loans Lending Tree Loans [Member] Represents the information pertaining to LendingTree Loans. Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] Asset Purchase Agreement Proceeds From 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. Asset Purchase Agreement, Amount Received 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. Asset Purchase Agreement, Amount Received upon 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. Asset Purchase Agreement, Amount Receivable on First Anniversary of 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. Restricted cash and cash equivalents Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current Decrease in restricted cash Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash 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. Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] ORGANIZATION Business Description and Basis of Presentation [Text Block] Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] 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] Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] Balance Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Balance (in shares) Shares, Issued Net income and comprehensive income Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic Non-cash compensation Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition Purchase of treasury stock Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method Purchase of treasury stock (in shares) Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired Dividends Dividends Issuance of common stock for stock options, restricted stock awards and 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 for stock options, restricted stock awards and 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. Tax benefit from stock-based award activity Adjustment to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Effect from Share-based Compensation, Net Proceeds from equity offering, net of offering costs Proceeds from Issuance or Sale of Equity Issuance of stock for equity offering (in shares) Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues Balance Balance (in shares) Debt Disclosure [Abstract] Line of Credit Facility [Table] Line of Credit Facility [Table] Lender Name [Axis] Lender Name [Axis] Line of Credit Facility, Lender [Domain] Line of Credit Facility, Lender [Domain] Credit Facility [Axis] Credit Facility [Axis] Credit Facility [Domain] Credit Facility [Domain] Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] REVOLVING CREDIT FACILITY Long-term Debt [Text Block] Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] Reconciliation of income tax provision to amounts computed by statutory federal income tax rate to income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Amount [Abstract] Income tax expense (benefit) at the federal statutory rate of 35% Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Amount State income taxes, net of effect of federal tax benefit Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Amount Non-deductible non-cash compensation expense Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Share-based Compensation Cost, Amount Release of valuation allowance Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Amount Other, net Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Amount Income tax benefit Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate (as a percent) Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent Earnings Per Share [Abstract] SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Statement, Operating Activities Segment [Axis] Operating Activities [Axis] Segment, Operating Activities [Domain] Operating Activities [Domain] Deferred income taxes presented in consolidated balance sheets Deferred Tax Assets Liabilities [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Deferred income tax assets Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance Non-current assets of discontinued operations Deferred Tax Asset, Parent's Basis in Discontinued Operation Accrued expenses and other current liabilities Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross, Current Deferred income 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. Schedule of computation of basic and diluted earnings per share Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block] Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table] 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 Impairment of long-lived assets Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use 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 Defined Contribution Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Disclosure [Abstract] 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 Contributions 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 Schedule of the allowance for doubtful accounts reconciliation Schedule of Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Table] Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis] Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis] Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain] Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain] Reconciliation of the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items] Schedule of reconciliation of the allowance for doubtful accounts Allowance for Credit Losses on Financing Receivables [Table Text Block] Schedule of depreciation period for each asset category Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block] Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] 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, 2016 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months Year ending December 31, 2017 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two Year ending December 31, 2018 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three Year ending December 31, 2019 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four Year ending December 31, 2020 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five Thereafter Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, after Year Five Net Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net 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. Loan loss obligations Obligation to Repurchase Receivables Sold [Member] Discontinued operations Discontinued Operations [Member] DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS 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 benefit (expense) Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Discontinued Operation 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 Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent (Recoveries) provisions Loss Contingency Accrual, Provision Number of reporting units Number of Reporting Units Impairment losses related to goodwill Goodwill, Impairment Loss Impairment charges related to trade names and trademarks Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill) Cash and Cash Equivalents [Abstract] Schedule of restricted cash and cash equivalents Schedule of Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table Text Block] 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] Equity Award [Domain] RSUs Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] Restricted Stock Restricted Stock [Member] STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Nonvested RSUs and RSAs, 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 RSAs, 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 RSUs and RSAs that vested during the year Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract] RESTRUCTURING EXPENSE Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Subsequent Events [Abstract] Subsequent Event [Table] Subsequent Event [Table] Subsequent Event [Line Items] Subsequent Event [Line Items] SUBSEQUENT EVENTS Subsequent Events [Text Block] Schedule of Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table] Schedule of Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table] Cash in escrow for surety bonds (a) Escrow Deposit for Surety Bonds [Member] Represents the restricted cash in escrow deposit for surety bonds. 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 restricted for loan loss obligations (d) 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. Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items] Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items] Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Comprehensive income Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Cash flows from operating activities attributable to continuing operations: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Less: Loss (income) from discontinued operations, net of tax Net income (loss) from continuing operations Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Attributable to Parent Adjustments to reconcile income (loss) from continuing operations to net cash provided by 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 Disposition 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 Expense (Benefit) Excess tax benefit from stock-based award activity Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Operating Activities Bad debt expense Other Noncash Expense Amortization of debt issuance costs Other Operating Activities, Cash Flow Statement 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 Other, net Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net Net cash provided by 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 Acquisition of a business Payments to Acquire Intangible Assets Decrease in restricted cash Net cash provided by 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] Payments related to net-share settlement of stock -based compensation, net of proceeds from exercise of stock options Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock Proceeds from equity offering, net of offering costs Proceeds from equity offering, financing activities Proceeds from equity offering, financing activities Payment of debt issuance costs Payments of Debt Issuance Costs Purchase of treasury stock Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock Dividends Payments of Dividends Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities attributable to continuing operations Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations Total cash provided by continuing operations Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Continuing Operations Discontinued operations: Net cash 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 Total cash (used in) provided by discontinued operations Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Discontinued Operations Net increase (decrease) 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 Carrying Value Cash and cash equivalents at end of period Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract] Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract] Supplemental cash flow information: Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] Interest Interest Paid Income tax payments Income Taxes Paid Income tax refunds Proceeds from Income Tax Refunds PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block] Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract] Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table] Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table] Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items] Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items] Change in valuation and qualifying accounts Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward] INCOME TAXES Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] 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 (Discontinued Operations) 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] 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 Settlements and 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] Payables and Accruals [Abstract] Schedule of accrued expenses and other current liabilities Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block] Segment Reporting [Abstract] Schedule of mortgage and non-mortgage product revenue Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Products and Services [Axis] Products and Services [Axis] Products and Services [Domain] Products and Services [Domain] Mortgage Products [Member] Mortgage Products [Member] Mortgage Products [Member] Non-mortgage Products [Member] Non-mortgage Products [Member] Non-mortgage Products [Member] SEGMENT INFORMATION Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Number of reportable segments Number of Reportable Segments Revenue Revenues ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES Accounts Payable, Accrued Liabilities, and Other Liabilities Disclosure, Current [Text Block] SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table] Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table] 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] Customer lists Customer Lists [Member] Other Other Intangible Assets [Member] Range [Axis] Range [Axis] Range [Domain] Range [Domain] 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 Cash consideration on acquisition date Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross Contingent consideration range, minimum Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Range of Outcomes, Value, Low Contingent consideration range, maximum Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Range of Outcomes, Value, High Total consideration on acquisition date Business Combination, Consideration Transferred Contingent consideration on acquisition date Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability Weighted average useful life of acquired customer lists Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life Reduction in contingent consideration Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] 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 Investor [Axis] Investor [Axis] Information by investor Investor [Domain] Investor [Domain] [Domain] for Information by investor Investor One [Member] Investor One [Member] Investor One [Member] Loss Contingencies [Line Items] Loss Contingencies, Number of Loans Sold with Losses Loss Contingencies, Number of Loans Sold with Losses Represents the number of loans sold with losses by the entity. Loss Contingencies, Original Principal Balance Loss Contingencies, Original Principal Balance Represents the original principal balance of loans sold by the entity. Loss Contingencies, Number of Loans Sold to one investor Loss Contingencies, Number of Loans Sold to one investor Loss Contingencies, Number of Loans Sold to one investor Loss Contingencies, Percentage of the Original Loan Issue Balance Loss Contingencies, Percentage of the Original Loan Issue Balance Loss Contingencies, Percentage of the Original Loan Issue Balance Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) 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. Amount of reserve for contingencies Loss Contingency Accrual Guarantee Obligations, Number of Investors to whom Loans Guaranteed Guarantee Obligations, Number of Investors to whom Loans Guaranteed Represents the number of investors to whom loans are guaranteed by the entity. Loan loss reserve, beginning of period Provision adjustments 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 Equity offering underwriting discounts Underwriting Income (Loss) Equity offering expenses Payments of Stock Issuance Costs Common stock issuance price for equity offering Sale of Stock, Price Per Share Calculation of Weighted Average Common Shares Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding Reconciliation [Abstract] Weighted average shares outstanding: Incremental Weighted Average Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect [Abstract] Weighted average basic common shares (in shares) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Effect of stock options (in shares) Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements Effect of dilutive share awards (in shares) IncrementalCommonSharesAttributableToRestrictedStockUnits IncrementalCommonSharesAttributableToRestrictedStockUnits Weighted average diluted common shares (in shares) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Additional disclosure Earnings Per Share, Diluted, Other Disclosures [Abstract] Potentially dilutive securities included in the denominator for computing diluted loss per share Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment 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 Purchase of treasury stock (in shares) Value of Treasury Stock Acquired Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount Schedule of restructuring expense and payments against liabilities Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block] Adjustments for Error Corrections [Axis] Adjustments for Error Corrections [Axis] Adjustments for Error Correction [Domain] Adjustments for Error Correction [Domain] Out of period adjustment [Member] Valuation Allowance of Deferred Tax Assets [Member] 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] 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 compensation expense Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Share-based Compensation Cost Goodwill 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] Intangible and other assets Deferred Tax Liabilities, Intangible Assets Other Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other Total gross deferred tax liabilities Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross Operating loss carryforwards Operating Loss Carryforwards Tax Deductions in Excess of Windfall Tax Benefits, Included in Federal Net Operating Loss Carryforward Tax Deductions in Excess of Windfall Tax Benefits, Included in Federal Net Operating Loss Carryforward Tax Deductions in Excess of Windfall Tax Benefits, Included in Federal Net Operating Loss Carryforward State operating loss carryforwards Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, State and Local Change in valuation allowance Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Increase (Decrease), Amount Vesting [Axis] Vesting [Axis] Vesting [Domain] Vesting [Domain] Tranche 1 Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche One [Member] Tranche 2 Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche Two [Member] Minimum [Member] Minimum [Member] Maximum [Member] Maximum [Member] Employee Stock Option [Member] Employee Stock Option [Member] Consultant Stock Option [Member] Consultant Stock Option [Member] An arrangement whereby a consultant is entitled to receive in the future, subject to vesting and other restrictions, a number of shares in the entity at a specified price, as defined in the agreement. Although there are variations, normally, after vesting, when an option is exercised, the consultant-holder pays the strike value in cash to the issuing employer-entity and receives equity shares. The equity shares can be sold into the market for cash at the current market price without restriction. Employee Stock Option 2 [Member] Employee Stock Option 2 [Member] Employee Stock Option 2 [Member] Stock Options Stock Compensation Plan [Member] Director Stock Options Director Stock Option [Member] An arrangement whereby a director of the board is entitled to receive, in the future, subject to vesting and other restrictions, a number of shares in the entity at a specified price, as defined in the agreement. Although there are variations, normally, after vesting, when an option is exercised, the director-holder pays the strike value in cash to the issuing employer-entity and receives equity shares. The equity shares can be sold into the market for cash at the current market price without restriction. Options may be used to attract, retain and incentivize directors, in addition to their regular salary and other benefits. 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 [Abstract] 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, Intrinsic Value Cash received from stock option exercised Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised Actual tax benefit realized Deferred Tax Expense 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 Award Vesting Rights, Percentage Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage Weighted average assumptions Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions and Methodology [Abstract] Expected Term, Simplified Method Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term, Simplified Method Expected Volatility Rate, Minimum Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate, Minimum Expected Volatility Rate, Maximum Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate, Maximum Risk Free Interest Rate, Minimum Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate, Minimum Risk Free Interest Rate, Maximum Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate, Maximum Dividend yield (as a percent) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend 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 GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block] Related Party Transactions [Abstract] Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table] Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table] Related Party [Axis] Related Party [Axis] Related Party [Domain] Related Party [Domain] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Domain] Class of Stock [Domain] RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS Related Party Transaction [Line Items] Contribution to related party Related Party Transaction, Amounts of Transaction Valuation Allowance [Table] Valuation Allowance [Table] Out of period adjustment [Member] Valuation Allowance by Deferred Tax Asset [Axis] Valuation Allowance by Deferred Tax Asset [Axis] Deferred Tax Asset [Domain] Deferred Tax Asset [Domain] Valuation Allowance [Line Items] Valuation Allowance [Line Items] Release of valuation allowance Operating Loss Carryforwards, Valuation Allowance Operating Loss Carryforwards, Valuation Allowance Valuation Allowance [Abstract] Valuation Allowance [Abstract] Balance, beginning of the period Balance, end of the period Operating income (loss) Operating Income (Loss) Income (loss) from continuing operations Income (loss) from discontinued operations Net income (loss) and comprehensive income (loss) Income (loss) per share from continuing operations: Income (Loss) from Operations before Extraordinary Items, Per Basic and Diluted Share [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 Income (loss) per share from discontinued operations: Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic and Diluted Share [Abstract] Basic (in dollars per share) Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share Diluted (in dollars per share) Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share Net income (loss) per share: Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract] Basic (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Basic Diluted (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Diluted Variable Rate [Axis] Variable Rate [Axis] Variable Rate [Domain] Variable Rate [Domain] Federal Funds Effective Swap Rate [Member] Federal Funds Effective Swap Rate [Member] London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] Base Rate [Member] Base Rate [Member] Revolving Credit Facility [Member] Revolving Credit Facility [Member] Swingline Facility [Member] Swingline Facility [Member] Swingline Facility [Member] Letter of Credit [Member] Letter of Credit [Member] Revolving credit facility, current borrowing capacity Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity Revolving credit facility, term Debt Instrument, Term Revolving credit facility, conditional increase to borrowing capacity Line of Credit Facility, Conditional Increase to Borrowing Capacity Line of Credit Facility, Conditional Increase to Borrowing Capacity Revolving credit facility, basis spread on variable rate Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate Revolving credit facility, collateral, percent of assets Line of Credit Facility, Collateral, Percent of Assets Line of Credit Facility, Collateral, Percent of Assets Revolving credit facility, collateral, percent of equity Line of Credit Facility, Collateral, Percent of Equity Line of Credit Facility, Collateral, Percent of Equity Revolving credit facility, unused capacity, commitment fee percentage Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage Revolving credit facility, letter of credit participation fee percentage Line of Credit Facility, Letter of Credit Participation Fee Percentage Line of Credit Facility, Participation Fee Revolving credit facility, letter of credit fronting fee percentage Line of Credit Facility, Letter of Credit Fronting Fee Percentage Line of Credit Facility, Letter of Credit Fronting Fee Percentage Revolving credit facility, deb issuance costs Debt Instrument, Fee Amount 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] Summary of stock option valuation assumptions Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block] Schedule of changes in outstanding non-vested RSUs and restricted stock Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table 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. Plan Name [Axis] Plan Name [Axis] Plan Name [Domain] Plan Name [Domain] Award Date [Axis] Award Date [Axis] Award Date [Domain] Award Date [Domain] Unrecognized compensation cost Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized [Abstract] Unrecognized compensation cost Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized Weighted-average period for recognition of unrecognized compensation cost Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition 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] 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] Restructuring and severance Restructuring Charges [Member] Non-cash compensation expense related to equity awards Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items] Non-cash stock-based compensation expense before income taxes Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense Income tax benefit related to non-cash compensation Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense 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] Customer [Axis] Name of Major Customer [Domain] 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] 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 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 income (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 the deferred tax valuation allowance reconciliation Summary of Valuation Allowance [Table Text Block] Schedule of reconciliation of beginning and ending amounts of unrecognized tax benefits, excluding interest and penalties Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward [Table Text Block] SEGMENT INFORMATION Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Future minimum payments under operating lease Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract] Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in One Year Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years Total Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net Sublease rental income Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Sublease Rentals 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. Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Expense Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Expense Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued Unrecognized Tax Benefits Including Interest Unrecognized Tax Benefits Including Interest Represents the amount of unrecognized tax benefits including interest, as of the balance sheet date. 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, Increase Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions Lapse of statute of limitations Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reduction Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations Balance, end of the period Interest on unrecognized tax benefits Unrecognized Tax Benefits Interest Expense and Interest Accrued [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- COMMITMENTS Commitments Disclosure [Text Block] Components of the income tax provision (benefit) Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract] Current income tax expense (benefit): Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract] Federal Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit) State Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit) Current income tax expense (benefit) Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Deferred income tax (benefit) provision: Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract] Federal Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit) State Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Deferred income tax (benefit) provision Accrued expenses and other current liabilities Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Accrued advertising expense Accrued Advertising, Current Accrued compensation and benefits Employee-related Liabilities, Current Accrued professional fees Accrued Professional Fees, Current Customer deposits and escrows Customer Deposits, Current Other Other Liabilities, Current Total accrued expenses and other current liabilities Accrued Liabilities, Current BENEFIT PLANS Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block] Revenue Recognition Revenue Recognition [Abstract] Balance, beginning of the period Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable Charges to earnings Provision for Doubtful Accounts Write off of uncollectible accounts receivable Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Write-offs Balance, end of the period Segment Reporting 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] STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block] Schedule of Guarantor Obligations [Table] Schedule of Guarantor Obligations [Table] Balance Sheet Location [Axis] Balance Sheet Location [Axis] Balance Sheet Location [Domain] Balance Sheet Location [Domain] Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Axis] Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Axis] Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Domain] Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Domain] Surety bond Surety Bond [Member] Litigation bonds Litigation bonds [Member] Bonds required for certain legal matters. 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. RESTRICTED CASH Restricted 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 Goodwill Intangible assets with indefinite lives Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) Intangible assets with definite lives, net Total intangible assets, net Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) Income Statement [Abstract] Costs and expenses: Costs and Expenses [Abstract] 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 Restructuring and severance Restructuring Charges Litigation settlements and contingencies Litigation Settlement, Expense Total costs and expenses Costs and Expenses Operating income (loss) Other income (expense), net: Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract] Interest expense Interest Expense Income (loss) before income taxes Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest Income tax benefit (Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation During Phase-out Period, Net of Tax (Loss) income from discontinued operations Net income and comprehensive income Weighted average diluted common shares (in shares) Income (loss) per share from continuing operations: (Loss) 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. -- Basic (in dollars per share) Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share Diluted (in dollars per share) Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share Net income per share: RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block] ASSETS: Assets [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Accounts receivable (net of allowance of $606 and $349, respectively) Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Prepaid and other current assets Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current Current assets of discontinued operations Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets, Current Total current assets Assets, Current Property and equipment, net Goodwill Intangible assets, net Deferred income tax assets Deferred Income Tax Assets, Net Other non-current assets Other Assets, Noncurrent Non-current assets of discontinued operations Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets, Noncurrent Total assets Assets LIABILITIES: Liabilities [Abstract] Accounts payable, trade Accounts Payable, Trade, Current Accrued expenses and other current liabilities Current liabilities of discontinued operations Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Liabilities, Current Total current liabilities Liabilities, Current Other non-current liabilities Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Deferred income tax liabilities Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent Non-current liabilities of discontinued operations Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Liabilities, Noncurrent Total liabilities Liabilities Commitments and contingencies Commitments and Contingencies SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY: Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Preferred stock $.01 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized; none issued or outstanding Preferred Stock, Value, Issued Common stock $.01 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized; 13,865,620 and 12,854,517 shares issued, respectively, and 12,392,093 and 11,386,240 shares outstanding, respectively Common Stock, Value, Outstanding Additional paid-in capital Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock Accumulated deficit Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Treasury stock 1,473,527 and 1,468,277 shares, respectively Treasury Stock, Value Total shareholders' equity Total liabilities and shareholders' equity Liabilities and Equity Software development Software Development [Member] Minimum Maximum Property and Equipment Depreciation period Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life Advertising Marketing and Advertising Expense [Abstract] Advertising Expense Advertising Expense 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] Continuing Lease Obligations Continuous Lease Obligations [Member] Represents information pertaining to continuous lease obligation. 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 Payments for Restructuring Balance, end of period CONTINGENCIES Legal Matters and Contingencies [Text Block] Schedule of revenue and net income 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 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.