These are the 15 worst places to buy a home if you want it to increase in value. Almost all of them are in the Midwest.

• Markets in Michigan and Ohio rank among the worst for home value growth, according to a SmartAsset study.
• The best markets are in places like Colorado and Texas. 
• Flint, Michigan ranks worst in the country, according to the study. 

If you're looking for wealth stability when you buy a house, it might be smart to stay away from the Midwest. 

According to a new SmartAsset study, some markets in Ohio and Michigan rank among the worst for home value growth and stability. 

The study took stock of 400 US housing markets and the amount the values of homes increased over the past 25 years.