From left: BGC CEO Howard Lutnick and Newmark CEO Barry Gosin, a rendering of the Aqueduct casino and Robert K. Futterman & Associates CEO Robert Futterman

As 2011 comes to a close, The Real Deal takes a look back at its most popular Web stories published this year. The list is based on page views accrued between Jan. 1 and Dec. 28, and demonstrates the breadth of real estate news that made waves this year. From casinos and 100-percent commission firms, to allegations against real estate heavyweights and extremely tight rental conditions, readers’ biggest interests this year were as unpredictable as the market itself. See the list after the jump. [more]

From left: Ed Koch, Pam Liebman and John Catsimatidis at their desks

The Real Deal is seeking real estate professionals with interesting desks for our monthly “At the Desk Of” feature. The feature spotlights high-profile executives, from firm CEOs to developers, to lawyers, to top architects to hoteliers. Candidates’ desks and/or offices must be filled with interesting items that reveal something about who they are and how they operate. Some of the players we’ve featured in the past include: Larry Silverstein, Stephen Siegel, Jonathan Rose, Joe Farrell, John Catsimatidis, David Picket, Pam Liebman, Ed Koch, Gary Malin, Christine Quinn and Frank Sciame. If you know someone who fits the bill, please email us at edit@therealdeal.com. TRD Comments

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Hey, if you’re looking for a job in the real estate industry, The Real Deal’s job board is the perfect starting point. The most recent company to post a job is Stone Street Properties, which is looking to hire a part-time bookkeeper. For all real estate-related job opportunities, see The Real Deal’s job board tab at the top of the website or click here. Jobs are searchable by title, company, location and job type. And you can also post a job there for $50 for 30 days. TRD [more]

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The Real Deal’s December issue went live last week, and there are now more ways to enjoy the latest industry news and analysis than ever before. To view the issue on your digital device — photos, graphics, charts and all — as it appears in the magazine, use the version embedded below. This format works well for TRD readers with iPads seeking on-the-go, digital access to this month’s stories. (Click the “Full-screen view” button on the navigation bar below to enter full-screen mode.)

Hey, if you’re searching a job in the real estate industry, The Real Deal’s job board is the perfect starting point. The most recent company to post a job is Prestigious NYC Real Estate, which is looking to hire an administrative assistant. For all real estate-related job opportunities, see The Real Deal’s job board tab at the top of the website or click here. Jobs are searchable by title, company, location and job type. And you can also post a job there for $50 for 30 days. TRD